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It's done all the time"

"Like Carter playing softball and Reagan chopping wood," said Oates thoughtfully "I think I see a down-home scene on the President's farm"

"Co sheep," allowed Fawcett

"And Vice President Margolin? Our double for him can't be faked in shadows at a hundred feet"

"A few references by Sutton and a friendly wave by the double at a distance should suffice," Fawcett answered, beco more enthusiastic over his brainstorm

Siazed steadily at Fawcett "How soon can you have everyone ready?"

"First thing in theDawn, as a matter of fact

Reporters are night owls They hang around waiting for late news to break, They're not at their best before sun up"

Oates looked at Metcalf and Simmons "well, what do you think?"

We've got to throw the reporters a bone before they beco," answered Simmons "I vote yes"

Metcalf nodded "The only stalling tactic we've got

Fawcett came to his feet and peered at his watch "If I leave for Andrews Air Force Base now, I should arrive at the farm in four hours

Plenty of tie the details with Thompson and make an announcement to the press corps"

Fawcett's hand froze on the doorknob as Oates's voice cut across the room like a bayonet

"Don't bungle it, Dan For God's sake, don't bungle it"