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' Henry turned, looked at Duddits, then looked at Owen. But it would be soon, he could feel it coming on, something like a sneeze. Owen, Owen, he thought, why did you have to skid just when I needed you the most, son? 'Boss?' 'I'm moving Imperial Valley up to six. So how could he go to the edge of the stage, stand there in the full glare of the lights and tell themwhat they were? Ghouls.

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