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Show 74 Japan, the area around the railroad station is hardly choice. Moreover" - - she bent forward - - "I've heard rumors. The Fuji-en, for example. Looks rather nice - - a kakemono in the window, a spray of flowers. But from what I hear. . . . " Dramatically, she pausad again. "I've only heard rumors about what goes on upstairs, but on the ground floor. . . ." ,And she let silence add its spice. "Dirty books?" Mike asked hopefully. Mrs Satterwhite withered her with a look. "Black market. Isn't the word 'fence'? Through their hands, I hear, pass half the illegal goods in the area." The women looked at each other, interested,but at that moment a distant rumble notified them that the train had entered the valley. "I don't know, Louise murmured, hiking her purse onto her arm, "what this has to do with Kimiko. She's the most honest person I know." A movement down the track drew their eyes, and the train came into view, steam billowing from the sides, the headlight rushing forward like a pursuing eye. And as it pulled into the shed it let out a whistle, high and clear as a derisive comment, Odd, Sergeant Koontz was to think later, how formal he and |