I thought a moment. I knew what I was about to say was far more than I wanted to offer. "What about giving one person a fool proof demonstration?"

It was Daniel Brennan's turn to pause. "It could do serious harm to your so-called anonymity. How high up are you talking about?"

"The top. Any chance you could get his ear? If we could convince him to give you free rein to helping us with him remaining totally in the dark, we'd both have what we want."

"He'll be at my retirement. I'm willing to give it a try. Frankly, if you can convince him, it will take a lot of heat off me."

Perhaps, Daniel Brennan could get out of the kitchen but the five of us would be left sitting on the stove.

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South Carolina. I've not taken a prize in weeks. I've been as nervous as a thumb sucking toddler. I can't wait any longer. Tonight will be different. These Carolina country fools never lock their doors making it so easy it's scarcely a challenge. I watched her all afternoon. She's such a little beauty I can hardly wait for the sun to set.

I'm saddened I can't keep her with me very long. It's difficult out on the road to hide them more than a day or two. Not like back home where they can remain my playmate for days and days.

But I must be exceptionally vigil. Delaware remains on my mind constantly. Who could have seen me?




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