They leaned away. Sara continued on. ?I’ve seen it! I can solve math problems faster than my father, so... I mean... how come that happens??She trem...led at the end of it, and looked up at the Headmaster, her slim hands folded into fists. He stepped softly on the floor and towered over her. What was he going to do—beat her? He said that he didn’t think they were stupid as far as women went, and this problem had been weighing on her for a long time.?Cunt,? he said, voice bored. ?You really think. At some point, we’ll have to do some ‘due diligence’, but Jamie suggested we hire a third party to do it so as not to give anything away to the staff.”“That makes sense. It’ll cost you some money.”“I know somebody at Arthur Andersen who might be able to help us get a good deal,” I grinned.“Speaking of your sister, I get the idea that things are kind of cold between you two. And not like when she was angry. Something else happened.”“I’d say it’s because she moved in with Ed and is working hard. ”Hugh looked at her admiringly. All he said though was, “That makes sense. You still prefer the Davies tender despite their reputation to cut corners.”“Yes.”“So how do you suggest we handle it?”“A letter to each of them from you. I’ll draft them with Peter’s help having never done this sort of thing before.”“Fine! So tomorrow’s meeting is just to sign them off.”“Yes.”“OK, go and get your head together with Peter.”“Thanks, Hugh, very much.”She smiled brilliantly and left the room. She went. Kelly leaned away from Phil, just a bit. Not enough forPhil to notice, perhaps. Could he open the door, undo the belt and run?Maybe, but Phil would surely catch him. Wait till he's not looking,Kelly decided. If he starts the car again, run for it. I can surely seewell enough in broad daylight not to run into a car.But Phil was just talking in a low sad voice. "I never hit her, I wouldnever hit Barbie," Phil tried to explain what had happened so long ago,searching for words. "I never hit Amanda,.