I picked up the old diary. I was beginning to understand why the government wanted this book. XXX I couldn’t bid any higher even if I wanted to. Sold to number twenty-four!”
There were still fifteen lockers to auction, but since I had no money left with which to bid, I walked over to the clerk’s table and presented my bid tag. She would be more than happy to make an appointment for me. That paper had not been in the book just moments ago! His eyes narrowed, “Or at least explain your disappearance.” His voice wasn’t so cheerful as he said that. First on the list was to take the fake book to Dr. Twenty-seven thirty, looking for twenty-seven thirty-five.”
Now I was holding my breath.
