Chapter Twenty-Three Soccer With Balls Melinda sat in her office, working feverously at the computer keyboard. Although it was nearly three in the morning, She remained busy because She was in contact with former associates in six and seven earlier time zones. “I have acquired some interesting items which may interest you,” She wrote. “Attached, encrypted in the codes we used before, are some initial pix of the duo. While I have not yet begun adapting them to what I think will be the special purposes you plan, it will be useful to know exactly what you might have in mind. “It has already occurred to me that the little episode with the twin Italians a few years ago might be of use here. From what I hear, they both are still fully functional and earning their keep, so to speak. “In a

