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Russell put the envelope into my hands without demur. 'You'd better get a move on.'
I looked at my watch. 'You're right.' I got out of my side of the car and nodded goodbye. 'See you around - - .' I had no
recollection of seeing The Man get out of the car but when I straightened up, he was standing on the path beside me- I gripped his arm as we walked away from the car. 'Thanks for helping me out. Those guys really had me backed into a corner.' I grinned. 'In fact, I was about to give up and tell them the truth.'
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