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Authors: William W. Johnstone

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You're . . . insane!” she hissed.
Toque!”
Goofy I don't know about. Insane . . . perhaps. But I definitely am crazy.”
Then you admit it,” she replied, buckling on the pistol.
Crazy about the ladies. And you definitely are a lady. I know.” He grinned.
I just witnessed that fact.”
When this is over, I intend to slap you!”
I intend to make love to you long before that.”
Her eyes seemed to glow with a raging fire.
You'd better be one hell of a man.”
I am,” he said quietly, confidently. But it was spoken without arrogance.
Pick up your over/ under. Check it.”
She did as she was told.
I should use it on you for your insufferable egotism.”
Then who would protect you from the Links, ma
cherie?”
I think it's you I need protection from, mercenaire.”

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