Chapter Seven
Inside Brauer’s Computer
The following week required a change in his schedule and a new routine was set. Daniel’s daytime hours were taken up by meetings at the Pentagon, and he needed to let Lisle fend for herself. He trusted her enough to leave her unsupervised for a few hours, however, he laid out a few strict rules with a steely delivery that left the girl shuddering. His demands were simple: She’d stay inside, fully clothed, do her chores, and not do anything crazy like spreading a sack of flour all over his kitchen or running outside in the nude. He also made sure that Alice showed up every day by noon to check on things, and added an incentive for Lisle’s good behavior. If she finished the tasks he assigned by the time Alice finished her work, the housekeeper could t
