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Scratch Transylvania The invisible stranger was Italian Ehter Whoa, what a relief

“Signorina?”

“Yes,” she said in a voice that sounded like rust “I ht No, I don’t need assistance Thank you”

“Are you alone?”

“No,” she said quickly “I—I’et the c-car”

Great Chattering teeth added a lot to the illusion of toughness

“Your husband”

It was not a question but a stateested the man knew the lie for what it was

“Y-yes”

“And where is your car parked?”

“What d-does it matter?”

“I will be happy to drive you to it”

“No!” She sed hard “I m-mean, no th-thank you”

There was a two-beat pause “Signorina, per favore—there is no car And no husband You and I both know that, just as we know that you are not convinced of ood intentions”

At least he had that right