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Show 197 "Unfortunately they had the law on their side. But I don't think the battle's over." The General shifted, and gazed at his glass. "Better not tangle with m_e," he muttered, and Mrs Satterwhite caught the clue and rose for a refill. Because of her isolation, Harriet was the last to hear about the General's visit; Mrs. Satterwhite had merely noted that "a relative was coming," and Harriet had thoughtfully staid away. And only when Phyllis, struck by an uncharacteristic moment of compassion, invited her over for a foursome, did the name come up, "Greaves," said Phyllis. "He's from Tokyo." Harriet had a splendid hand, and having opened two hearts, was interested in the cards. "Really?" she said, peering at her partner. "I opened." "Oh." Phyllis opened her hand out again, glanced, and folded it together. "Pass," and she turned toward Harriet's partner, Evelyn Murakami, on whom the burden now fell. How, with three points, answer an opening force -- ? "Quite a guy," Phyllis continued. "Likes to fish, hunt, scout around." And she gave the last phrase an emphasis few Scouts would approve. "Did you answer, partner?" asked Harriet. "I couldn't hear." "Real heller," Phyllis babbled, "with an eye for a pretty girl." "I can't decide," said Evelyn, bleakly, and Harriet laid |