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Quiet for the first time. I closed my eyes and shook my head. I told them how long I’d been in the apartment, since I’d come in fromChicago, and the only person I could think of at the moment who disliked me enough to fink on me wasKen Bales. e, and the next thing I know we’re datingheavily, and she’s gifted me with a sterling silver ID bracelet with my name on the front and WITHLOVE FROM TERRY on the reverse, and I’ve gifted her with a swell couple strands genuine natura

It’s not easy, you know. Told who? I asked. I got panicky. I had a flash, as if I read her thought.