''Of course. Octavia went gratefully into her studywith a very strong cup of coffee, and wondered what shecould do next; and Hestood there, pushing his hands through his hair, saying 'yes'and 'no' and 'I see', and then finally, 'No, we're fine. Thank Christ.
''Not personally,' said Aubrey, 'but I know what youmean. Go on, see you later. ' Tom's voice was at itseasiest, his smile its most professionally engaging. 'I sawyou talking to him, whatever did you say?''Oh,' she said quickly, 'just cuddled him and talked tohim for a bit.
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