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Dangerous thinking for aman who wasn't looking for a relationship and a woman who didn't datecops. She put her hand on his arm. Vulnerable was a word Paul seldom used todescribe his wife. I should thank you while I have the chance, she said, looking outthrough the open door into the former applia

He looked like the sort whothought self-flagellation was an acceptable penance for farting inchurch. You were at Fletcher's, too, Chief, she pointed out. She knew it, too, he thought, but she wouldn't say so. But I trust you to do what's right.