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Brenda, my new partner had come up with some solid information. In the long run, it could be more valuable info than I had been able to put together in my efforts. When I was certain I wouldn't break out laughing at the slightly bizarre picture of the woman sitting on my bed, I started filling her in on what I had learned. When I came to the part about caves, she perked up.
"Kramer said there were caves all around this area. In fact, he showed me where one was located."
"Think you could find it?"
"I could if I ever went back there againwhich I'm not willing to do." There was the definite tinge of offended female belligerence in her voice.
I stood looking out the window at the dismal gray day. For the moment, it had quit raining. I measured my voice and started slowly. "We've got to go out there. I don't want to raise any more flags about what we're really interested in and the fact that you know where the Carson incident took place is a big plus." I paused for effect. "So what do you say? Let's go out and take another look at it."
The pep talk was greeted with stony silence. I continued to stare out the window and prepared to renew my plea. Finally I turned around. B.C. had curled herself up in a fetal position in the middle of my bed and was sound asleep.

 
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