You’ll like his sign, it’s neon with a heart on it.”The words from Mama Murphy echoed in my mind when she said that, sending a little chill down... my spine. It may have echoed in my voice a little. “Okay, fine. Let’s go find the bright heart. I presume it’s okay to leave my armor here? I want to save some juice while I can.”“Sure, that’s fine.” She got up and headed for the door. I followed her, stopping to pull the fusion core from the armor. She nodded. “That’s one way to keep it safe. People. You came across the latter on the Kennet and Avon canal, and it is due to the swift and effective action you took that you were recommended to the Bureau. Your rather brisk, and brusque, treatment of the prisoner you captured also gained my admiration."I was puzzled by his words. "What treatment would that have been Colonel? I do not recall anything out of the ordinary occurring when we took those prisoners."Colonel Slade glanced down at a paper before him. "One Jack Straw, the man you captured. As we were campaigning, it was quickly discovered that my natural personality was a very big plus for Reggie. In his first major election for Senator, the party was pushing me to run instead of Reggie. But I supported my husband. After two terms as Senator, he obtained a job as Ambassador to England for a quick appointment. Then we got Reggie a job heading up a major corporation, while maintaining our hats still in the political ring. When he announced for President, he was considered a. I gave Terri ten fast solid hits with the palm of my hand across her tender behind. Then I stood, yanking her around by the arm to face me."Are you crazy? What possessed you to slap me? Have you gone nuts? Get your young ass out to the car. I'm taking you home right now, or you can damn well walk there."With a sob, tears flowing from her eyes, Terri fled outside. I turned to my sister, blood in my eye. "What the hell was that all about?"Furious, but unwilling to look at me, Jan said, "You.