“I’m airworthy now,” Buck said, looking over Laslos’s shoulder toward the little Middle Easterner. “You must be Albie.” “I am, sir,” he said with a thick accent and a slight bow. “Your father-in-law and your friend Mr. McCullum and I go way back. Also Abdullah Smith.” “How well I know. I did not expect to see your mark. Is my father-in-law aware?” Albie shook his head. “This was very recent, within the week. I tried to contact Rayford, but I found him impossible to connect with. Of course, now I know why.” “And how did you come to faith, sir?” “Nothing dramatic, I’m afraid. I have always been
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