Vice President. No one told me you were joining us tonight, or I would have been out to welcome you, Sir."Hawk waved him back down and said, "No one t...ld you, because I never told anyone of my intentions, until we left for the Capital. There is far too much expense wasted on me. No one wants to kill the Vice President. It's all about him," he pointed at me. "So, my advice is this - I know you have picked up some threats. Figure out where they lead, and for God's sake, keep him alive."I had to. He walked to the foot of the bed and looked down at her."Well my pigeon, we must open shop. Our first customers will be coming soon and we want to be ready for them." What--what do you mean?" Jean whispered in a low unbelieving voice. "You--you mean someone else is coming here?" Why, of course. I told you we would make much money together today," he answered walking around the bed. "But we must hurry. Mufta, my cousin, will bring our clients in a few minutes."Shalla reached down, lifting her. I wanted to be where there were people while I waited for my taxi. It was ten nervous minutes later than it was supposed to be so once I'd given the driver my destination I kept quiet while he tried to make conversation.I watched the streets as we drove, not too many people about yet. I supposed that we were in that twilight time zone between people coming home from work and having meals, before they changed and got ready to socialise. My mind wasn't really on socialising at the time though my. I'll give it some thought, though. Perhaps I could pop in to see you later in the week."She brightened immediately, "That would be lovely, dear."Dulcie approved of Delia doing some housework for Edna. "I think the Court will approve of some constructive use of your time and it'll be a social service as well. If it's only a temporary thing ... well, I think it'll be good. Edna ... several of the others, in fact ... can afford to pay a bit. Don't forget, though, most of them will ask more for the.