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 Now tell me about Phil. In the guest bedroom in Iris's smart apartment Laura packed fortomorrow morning's flight with a mellow satisfaction. You could have denied it. We have to play it low key all the way.

Do you want me to come and take you back to Georgetown? Laura asked gently, knowing Iris wouldn't come to Magnolia. Mum, look at the pretty flowers. She always lands on her feet. She talked with rage to Laura and Katie about the hostility she oftenencountered as a woman intern.