“Professor Strait?” he asked as he took a step closer. “I read your book on obsessional neurosis with great interest.” “How…how did you know it was me?” stammered Strait, taken aback at the Gingerbreadman’s powers of observation. “That’s easily explained.” The Gingerbreadman smiled. “Your picture is on the book jacket.” “Ah. Well…what did you think?” asked Strait, his voice high and tremulous with suppressed fear. “I’ll be frank with you, Frank,” replied the Gingerbreadman, adding hastily, “May I call you Frank?” “I’d prefer Professor Strait.” “Very well. I’ll be straight with you, Strait. I
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