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“What about Krieg Rüstungswerk?”

“If not quite so large as Krupp, Krieg is better connected in the kaiser’s circle But wherever the lady absorbed her ideas, she has a clear understanding that the future of s to those who control every aspect, fro the finished product in the theater — only then can we guarantee a place to see our product, and a product to see in our place”

“Sounds like you’re working at vertical integration, too, Uncle Andy”

“Fro it about”

“Will you keep digging into who’s behind her?”

“I’ve already begun inquiries,” Rubenoff replied

“Quiet as a church,” the Van Dorn Protective Services operatives reported whenever Bell dropped by the I laboratory where Clyde Lynds was hard at work “He’s at it froht The man works hard as a nailer”

“Have you seen anyone hanging around?”

“No It’s just him and us and Clyde’s helpers — and you knoe looked at them real close”

“No shadows on the way home?”

“No, sir, Mr Bell None co the house haven’t seen a soul who looked like trouble Do you think ave up and packed it in?”

“I would be very surprised,” said Bell “Keep on your toes And re a fellow is that the attack can coht or day”

Privately, however, Bell had to wonder Had Krieg given up? Or were they laying back, reasoning that once he was set up in a laboratory, Clyde Lynds wasn’t going anywhere until he had finished the machine, in which event they had him just where they wanted him?

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