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"You, when, when, and when are you free?" she sobbed.

"Well," he said, glancing at his wristwatch, then at the schedule on his desk, thinking for a moment, "I'll be at home in half an hour."

She nodded in tears and promised him.

"Stop driving, take a taxi and go there. Be careful!" He warned again, "Be good, no matter what happens, I'll be there. Remember this one."

"Yes, yes."

He hung up