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A Fool's Gold

Some treasure hunts don't start until you get back

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Perry F. Bruns
Apr 25, 2024
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A leathery old man in khakis and a gorgeous middle-aged woman in a tailored suit share a very expensive sushi lunch at a very exclusive fusion cuisine place downtown. The tone is pleasantly familiar; the subject, not so much.

"And you're still interested." The weathered figure looks and sounds utterly incredulous. He's been around the block and seen wond…

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