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Klempner Bech treads water, conscious of dangerous currents. “So, I set you to finding what you could about the Haswell woman. What do you have for me?” Klempner’s captain smiles, knowing he is on safer ground. “It’s very interesting, sir. In fact, her path almost crossed with ours on a previous occasion.” Klempner raises brows. “Really? How so?” “About two years ago, I was offered a woman for sale, via convoluted channels, by a man called Mack Kane. I didn’t make the connection at first because she was, at that time, unmarried. However, after sifting through the files, both ours and the official records, it turns out that woman was Elizabeth Kimberley, now known as Elizabeth Haswell.” Klempner tugs at his chin with thumb and forefinger. “Do I understand you correctly? We were offere