"I didn't get the impression she was slighting my ability," he remarked cautiously, uncertain of Jackie's temper. "It was more like she was saying, 'S...re, he may be great, but you might try something different once in a while.' It wasn't as if I wasn't giving you what you wanted." I should hope not!" Jackie said. "You know, I wouldn't be a bit surprised if they hadn't once been part of one of those wife-swapping groups you keep reading about. Do you think that might be?" Possibly," Max agreed.. The Arabs have put out a lot of misleading information about us to their people. We want to counter that as quickly as possible. That is another point to negotiate on; they could rein in their anti-Confederacy propaganda.2. Transfer to EscardisGiven that reception facilities on Escardis are likely to be limited, and the probable numbers involved, we should use Auroras to do the transfer, since Kilopods and Cube Ships are too large. One pod would be reserved for the CSO in charge of concubines. Because I neverknow when I might be called, I have to keep my make-up the way Kileyprefers it: blue eye shadow, rouged cheeks, pale red lipstick. At thelast second I realized that I had neglected to put on the frilly littlecap she had left for me. I put it in place and made sure it wasstraight. Still wishing that I could cover myself better, I left my roomand headed for hers.Knocking lightly, I said in a meek voice, "Maid, Ma'am."My wife said, "Come."I took a breath and entered. To my. As for myself - well, I am just not sure what to think. I tended to Sophie Mitchelson during her final years and she seemed incredibly lucid despite her illness and, incredible though this tale appears (especially so to yourself), every instinct I possess told me she was genuine and believed passionately in what she dictated. I have also met the anonymous contributor and I can tell you, with total conviction, I believe they are convinced they are telling the truth!I have held back from.