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204 SNAKES IN SUITS
“Yes, boss!” said Dave, giving a mock salute, but smiling broadly.
Frank rose and extended his hand to Dave; they shook firmly and
Dave left the office.
Frank worked all day and into the evening. At about 7:30 P.M. Frank
called his wife to say he was on his way home. He sometimes felt that
he had to make up the time he spent out of the office, but his wife
knew that he just missed the excitement and enjoyed working late.
As he hung up, Pete, the cleaning person, entered the doorway.
“Excuse me, Mr. Frank,” he said backing out into the hall.
“Oh, that’s okay, Pete, I’m just leaving. You can come in.” Frank
packed his briefcase, grabbed his jacket from the back of the office
door, and waved to Pete. He paused, thought a moment, and asked,
“Is Marissa around tonight?”
“Yes,” said Pete. “She’s down the hall to the left.”
“Thanks, have a good evening,” said Frank as he headed down
the hallway.