"Woods, Stuart - Dead Eyes" - читать интересную книгу автора (Woods Stuart)

"I'm thrilled. It's beginning to look the way I've imagined it would."

"Framing's the best part," Bud said.

"That's when a project starts to be a house, and it happens fast. We'll have the house clad'm another ten days, and the roof on a week after that."

"Great. You keep up the good work, hear? Now, if you'll excuse me, I've got to talk with this gentleman about the alarm system.".

"By the way," Carson said, "I don't have any paper with me right now, but some other time when you're out here, do you think you could give me your autograph?"

"Sure, Bud, I'd be glad to." She turned to go.

"And can I get somebody to take your picture with me?"

This was the part of her life that drove her nuts; people seemed to think they had some sort of claim on her, just because they'd seen her in the movies.

She tried to keep her voice pleasant.

"If I have time. Now you're going to have to excuse me." She turned and walked away.

"Chris... he called after her.

She ignored him and kept going. She spent an hour walking around the house with Mel, pointing out windows, deciding whether to have window or screen alarms, placing the keypads that would allow her to enter an entry code or push the panic button.

"How about video?" Mel asked when they were back at the front door.

"Video?"

"I can put a camera over there that will let you look at anybody who rings the bell from any TV set in the house. Then you can decide whether to open the door or talk to the caller on an intercom."

"That sounds good," she said, thinking about the two letters she had received that day.

"I think it's essential for a person in your position," Mel said.

"I'm sure you get the odd unwelcome caller."

"Odd is the right word," she said.

"Install the camera. What about one on the deck facing the ocean, too?"

"Good idea." He made some notes on the floor plan.

"Listen," he said, "I want you to know that I'm going to give you the best possible security service. I've only had my own company for a year, but we're doing really well."

"You come well recommended," Chris said.

"I know it's a little strange for someone you don't really know to have your unlisted phone number and the keys to your house, but I want you to know that your privacy and security are my stock-in trade and-that you can trust me and my people."

"Thank you, Mel, that's very reassuring."