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"I see," I said.

"Who did you say you were?" she repeated.

I put the phone down.

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From: [email protected] (none of your business)
To: cypherpunks
Subject: John Durant's whereabouts
Date:...

You might be interested to learn that Dr John Durant,
whose theorem caused such a fuss here earlier, is not at
his office. I went there a couple of hours ago in person
and the area was sealed off by our friends from the
Puzzle Palace. He's not at home either. I suspect the
worst...
By the way, guys, you might want to keep an eye on each
other for the next couple of days. Just in case.

Signed, Yrfrndly spk

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"Eve?"

"Bob?"

"Green fields."

"You phoned me to say you know someone with hayfever?"

"We both have hayfever. It may be terminal."

"I know where you can find some medicine for that."

"Medicine won't work this time. It's like the emperor's new suit."

"It's like what? Please repeat."

"The emperor's new suit: it's naked, it's public, and it can't be covered up. Do you
understand? Please tell me."

"Yes, I understand exactly what you mean .. . I'm just a bit shocked; I thought
everything was still on track. This is all very sudden. What do you want to do?"

(I checked my watch.)

"I think you'd better meet me at the pharmacy in fifteen minutes."