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Short Story: "Forced Inquiry"

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"Well, she said amiably, "it does explain the facts, and you did say the facts are what's important, if I recall. So, was there anything else you wanted to talk about?


He glanced around the room, shrugged, and said, "I guess not. No.


"Great! Daugherty said, as he rose from his chair and extended a hand. "Well, John, it's been a pleasure having you come down here to talk. I hope you'll continue to listen to the show.


Jason stumbled into the studio after John left, his jaw slack. "I take back what I said, Arvin.


"Oh?


"Yeah. I don't think ratings are going to be a problem. Not after that performance.


Paula tilted her head. "Performance?


"Sure. That was a put-on, wasn't it? I mean, that convenient realization of yours was just too precious for words. You had him so bamboozled he thought he was the hero of the piece. But, hey, it did get him out of here, and he didn't try to strangle me on the way out.

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