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Fawcett was still confused "I don't understand"

"Neither do I, but we're stuck with him"

"He could blow it"

"I don't think so Regardless of e think about Vince, he's never e That's more than a lot of Presidents could say about their VP'S"

Fawcett resigned hio around I'll give up mine and stay on shore"

"I appreciate that, Dan"

"I can stay on the boat until tonight and then bunk at a nearby motel"

"Perhaps, under the circumstances," the President said slowly, "it would be best if you'reuests to think we're ganging up on them"

"I'll leave the docu your position in your stateroom, Mr President"

"Thank you I'll study them before dinner" Then the President paused "By the way, any word on the Alaskan situation?"

"Only that the search for the nerve agent is under way"

The President's eyes reflected a disturbed look He nodded and shook Fawcett's hand "See you tomorrow"

Later Fawcett stood on the dock a the irritated Secret

Service agents of the Vice President's detail As he watched the aging white yacht cut into the Anacostia River before turning south toward the Potohten in the pit of his stomach

There had been no written invitations!