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KLAUS MESSNER, I explained to Thayu on the way back, was a top-level spy for the Exchange. We had met him briefly, when travelling in the hidden freight train from Rotterdam to Athens after the attack on us at the airport.
“He was the man who showed us onto the hidden carriage?” she asked.
“Yes, that one. I keep meaning to have a chat with him. His story will be interesting.”
“I’m wondering if he is the one . . .” She fingered her upper lip. Like Thayu usually did, she would not say any more until she could verify her suspicion. Yes, if we went back to Earth, scheduling a talk with Klaus might be beneficial. I now had the excuse: to let him know about Melissa.
We came home not much later, were informed by Devlin that everything had been quiet and everyone had packed.
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