Jimmy, a guard usually assigned to the Peruvian Gold Hall, was standing in front of the tape with Gregory Kawakita, a young Assistant Curator in the Evolutionary Biology Department. “What’s going on here?” Margo asked. “Typical Museum efficiency,” Kawakita said with a wry smile. “We’ve been locked out.” “Nobody’s told me nothing, except to keep everyone out,” the guard said nervously. “Look,” Kawakita said, “I’m giving a presentation to the NSF next week, and this day’s going to be a long one. Now, if you’ll let me—” Jimmy looked uncomfortable. “I’m just doing my job, okay?” “Come on,” Margo
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