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    “Sounds too good to be true.”

    “It’s a once in a lifetime offer, son.”

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    “Good. elcome aboard.” thin fingers.

    “Er, thanks.”

    “e’ll let you knoails once h your principal.”

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    “Acquaintances.  are you doing e?”

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