9
It was nine in the morning when Mort knocked on Lily's door. He hadn't slept much after hanging up with Moreales. Instead he had combed the Internet and certain online research venues to which he had access for information about the Alfr. Unfortunately, he had found very little. They wanted to stay secret, and they seemed to have succeeded.
He heard her approach the door and look through the peephole. He gave his best smile. When she opened the door she had a smile of her own. Once again he was struck by how pretty she was. Straight hair, small glasses truly beautiful. He was still smiling and he felt a little foolish.
"Hi Mortimer, this is a nice surprise. Come in," she said and stepped back.
Her apartment was small, slightly cluttered with books, papers and some large map
