but my father didn't care for fish too much. So
we didn't have it too often."
177 Bright Serpent led them to a huge dining room. This time the women
were dressed in beautiful gowns and sat with them at the table. "I
thought after we eat," suggested Bright Serpent, "we'd go to a concert.
Do you like classical music?"
178 "'I like to play it," Bullet answered, "a little bit more than
listening, but I would enjoy a concert."
179 Smiling Fox agreed. The meal was eaten without much conversation,
then they all climbed in a large car and headed off. The concert wasn't
far away. Bullet found himself sitting behind Bright Serpent with two
of the women on either side of him. Smiling Fox sat on the left side of
Bright Serpent, the Secretary on his right.
180 While they sat through the intermission Smiling Fox asked Bright
Serpent, "You mentioned a problem you had, that we might be able to
help you with. What is it?"
181 "I employ a Private Detective," Bright Serpent answered, "who has
been looking for a young lady that I need to settle a debt with. The
young lady disappeared. Now, the Detective has.
182 I'm waiting for a report from another Agent trying to find out where he was last seen. I've got this man
double covered, to make sure he doesn't disappear. As soon as I get
word, we'll see if you can help."
183 Smiling Fox nodded. Bright Serpent turned to Bullet. "By the way,
young man," he asked, "what instrument do you play?"
184 "The long flute," answered Bullet. Bright Serpent nodded. He was going to say something else,