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“No, it was her”

“She drove away in a silver Audi I think it was the sae”

Dirk gave a troubled nod “I came to the same conclusion She was the only one who kneere headed to Port it”

“You’re not the only one who missed it At least noe know”

Dirk gave her a pat on her good shoulder and exited the plane He joined Pitt, Brophy, and Giordino and watched the jet take off into an overcast sky The four men cliee, this time without incident

A fishing village across froee sat on a protected inlet two miles from the open ocean Dirk easily found the waterfront and parked near the town pier, which held under a dozen boats Brophy led theside it to light his pipe

“She’s fueled and ready to go,” he said, “but I’m not sure we’ll want to be in a hurry to leave the dock”

“Why’s that?” Dirk asked

“Force 5 to 6 winds are in the offshore forecast” He waved his pipe down the inlet toward the Atlantic “Aside froh for the tour boats, they’re all staying home today”

“Is there a place to tie up on the island?” Giordino asked

“There’s a sh there”

“The boat looks stout” Pitt hopped aboard “Let’s go have a look”

He stepped into the wheelhouse and started the inboard motor Brophy stared at him with trepidation

Dirk approached and braced his ar, Professor, you heard the man No time to be afraid of a little white water”

They cli lines Pitt tapped the throttle and eased them toward the inlet He turned the boat west and increased speed The sailing was smooth until they reached the open ocean