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By Way of Deception

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BY WAY OF DECEPTION 16Two days later, Halim met with his new business associates inParis. Itsik, much pushier than Donovan, wanted a layout <strong>of</strong> theIraqi plant along with details on its location, capacity, and preciseconstruction timetable.Halim at first complied, with no apparent problems. The twoIsraelis taught him how to photocopy using a "paper paper," aspecial paper that is simply placed on top <strong>of</strong> a document to becopied, with a book or other object left sitting on it for severalhours. The image is transferred to the paper, which still looks likeordinary paper, but when it is processed, a reverse image <strong>of</strong> thecopied document is obtained.As Itsik pushed Halim for more information, paying himhandsomely at each stage, the Iraqi began to show signs <strong>of</strong> what iscalled the "spy reaction": hot and cold flashes, rising temperatures,inability to sleep or settle down — real physical symptoms broughton by the fear <strong>of</strong> being caught. The more you do, the more you fearthe consequences <strong>of</strong> your actions.What to do? The only thing Halim could think <strong>of</strong> was to call hisfriend Donovan. He'd know. He knew people in high andmysterious places."You've got to help me," Halim pleaded, when Donovan returnedhis call. "I have a problem, but I can't talk about it on thetelephone. I'm in trouble. I need your help.""That's what friends are for," Donovan assured him, telling Halimhe'd be flying in from London in two days and would meet him atthe S<strong>of</strong>itel suite."I've been tricked," Halim cried, confessing the whole "secret" dealhe had made with the German company in Amsterdam. "I'm sorry.You've been such a good friend. But I was taken in by the money.My wife always wants me to earn more, to better myself. I saw thechance. I was so selfish and so stupid. Please forgive me. I needyour help."Donovan was magnanimous about it all, telling Halim, "That'sbusiness." But he went on to suggest that the Germans might, inreality, be U.S. CIA men. Halim was stunned."I've given them everything I have," he said, much to Ran's delight."Still, they push me for more.""Let me think about this," said Donovan. "I know some

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