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He looked devastated for a ed "It's better to be prepared, just in case," he replied in a matter-of-fact tone of voice "I don't want to look like an idiot again" He looked up quickly as a new thought crossed his mind "You're not insulted, are you?"

"I should be," I said, putting on an indignant face "Oh I'm sorry I"

"But I'm not," I added

He smiled

"Which," I continued, "doesn'tahead of time"

"Oh, sure Like I said"

"I think I had better start for holimpse of the clock "Breakfast is a ritual and a production at Endfield Place"

"Right" He paid the bill and we left the restaurant

I told hiet back myself, but he insisted that he escort me home

"I'll tell you what I' to do," he said as alked up to the house a little while later

"What?"

"I'll make some of the calls to the Larry or Lawrence Wards myself It'llimportant, I'll let you know, okay?" he asked

I thought about it Making those calls had splintered my nerves

"I won't say a thing, of course I'll just try to locate him for you"

"All right," I agreed quickly