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“He stepped back with exaggerated courtesy. But when I walked past him, he swatted my rump. Hard enough to sting.
“You need to be more careful,�� he growled. “Keep interfering in my business and you might get hurt.��
I said sweetly as I continued to Jesse's room, “The last man who swatted me like that is rotting in his grave.��
“I have no doubt about it.�� His voice was more satisfied then contrite.”