Lanniter had not told her to arm herself, but the software she was carrying was so important she thought it was a good idea.
One other thing she kept in the suitcase - the most cherished item she owned - was the silly little wind-up turkey that Brenda had given her as her one-year anniversary present. As she rearranged the items in her suitcase, she clutched it lovingly in her hand, then carefully put it in one of the pockets.
By the time the taxi dropped her off at Dulles Airport, she was a nervous wreck, but she was also excited.
She was looking forward to seeing the results of her last six month’s efforts.
The Bank of Russia would certainly be impressed.
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“Ladies and gentlemen, please put your tray tables up and seats into the upright position in preparation for our landing a
