CHAPTER 11
On Monday morning, Kip called General David Dugan’s office and made an appointment for him and Killian to meet with the general the following day.
Tuesday afternoon, when Killian and Congressman Kipling Smith entered General Dugan’s office, the general stood. He came around from behind his six-foot long cherry wood desk to greet them. Dugan had a puzzled look on his face as he looked at Killian.
“Congressman, is this the man you recommended for our clandestine operation, Zack’s horse trainer?”
“Yes sir. General Dugan, I’d like you to meet Killian Muldoon.”
The two men shook hands.
The general sized up Killian. “Well you’re certainly a big, strong-looking fella and–” he chuckled, “–obviously an Irish lad.”
Kip smiled. “I take it those are pluses in your book, General?”
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