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Eventually, Paix returned home. The rest of the day, he considered the matter.
He still had the slip the Commander gave him. If he covered the date with his thumb, the driver might not question it. That gave him a way to the Country House.
The woman was blind. And what did she say? Eight, twelve, four, and eight.
If he were to arrive at, say, half past two, that would give time to search with no one the wiser.
He couldn't involve C.K., Briscola, or Lightner in this ‒ it would ruin their careers. To go alone was the height of folly. But who could he involve in this?
Once Reina lay sleeping, Paix went to find Sheinwold.
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Even at this hour on a Sunday, there were lines at the bridge to Spadros.
"Carriage search," the guard said. "What are you doing out?"
"Night duty at the m
