Dick: Fine. Up to 1947, as any historian knows, there was no CIA yet, nor even a unified intelligence authority for our country after the war ended. T...e OSS would later be folded into the original CIA; but since they used numerous Russkies (our WW II allies), our entire intelligence community was totally infiltrated by communists from the very beginning. That's why Stalin knew about the A-bomb before Pottsdam, in 1945. At least ten per cent of workers on the Manhattan Project were. "Oscar read the letter again, frowning."There are some conditions…"Megan continued to brush her blonde hair in front of the bathroom mirror."So what?", she asked, shrugging. "If it's that invitation you were waiting for, the one to that party where your boss decides about promotions and who is allowed into the inner circle of leadership, then I guess it's normal to have some dress codes and the like." It's not that. Not only", replied Oscar. "For starters: You are invited too. Your presence is. ” Emma sighs and realizes she's overreacted; she apologizes for her outburst. She explains to John that she has this one rule she will never break; as she stares deeply into his eyes, she coos, “I won't even break it for the sexiest, smartest, kindest man I've ever met. No, sir, not even for someone just like you.” John is now beyond amused, and laughs warmly at her sultry performance. John stands up, takes her hand and they walk toward the door. “In light of your rule, let's say goodnight. I almost cried when I saw Lord Bushton lying there in that state. In fact, a few tears did escape my eyes. Both Lady Bushton and Gwendolyn saw those tears and knew what they meant. Both women gasped, and Lady Bushton fainted. Who could blame her?Blakeslee Keep was in serious trouble! Lord Bushton had no living sons who could take over running the estate when he died. Undoubtedly, the King would allocate Blakeslee Keep to someone else: a man capable of managing the fief and commanding troops in.