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Evidently they were all scientists of different nationalities, except for two officers of the United Arab Republic consulate. Rick recognized a few of the names, and found he knew one or two of the Americans. True to Bartouki's prediction, the talk turned to scientific subjects within minutes.
From your questions, I see you still harbor suspicions. Was not Bartouki's word enough?" "It was," Rick said. "Only we'd like to know about these attacks. Who were the men, and why did they want the cat?" "Then my explanation does not seem sufficient. I am truly sorry, because we are in your debt. But I cannot tell you more, because I know no more.
If not, tell us what to do with it." Bartouki's voice sounded incredulous over the ocean miles. "This is incredible! I must know the meaning of this. May I speak to Kemel?" Rick handed the phone to the third brother and listened. Kemel launched immediately into a rapid flow of Arabic. Scotty interrupted, "Can you speak in English please?" Kemel stopped abruptly. "Of course. Forgive me."
He had compared notes with Scotty on what Bartouki had told them. Clearly, something was pretty strange about the whole affair. It was simply inconceivable that Bartouki would have given an inaccurate description of Ali Moustafa, so the man in the store had not been Bartouki's partner. Yet, he had known about the cat, and had called Rick by name. Who was he? And where was the real Ali Moustafa?
At least he didn't come close to Bartouki's description." "Why didn't you give him the cat, anyway?" Scotty asked with a grin. "Afraid a brand-new mystery might end without you getting a piece of it?" Rick grinned back. "Not a bad idea, now that you mention it. I didn't think of it at the time.
Hassan was young, with a friendly white-toothed smile. The scars identified him as Sudanese, but Rick didn't know enough about the markings to tell what part of the Sudan he came from. A different part from Bartouki's servant, though, because the scars were at a different angle, and Hassan had three on each cheek.
Then turn the phone over to me, and I will talk with him. After that you take the phone back again, and he will give you final instructions. This is acceptable?" "Absolutely," Rick said. He thought quickly. How could he establish Bartouki's identity for certain? Then, as the phone rang, he knew. Rick answered. "Rick Brant speaking." "On your call to New York. Mr. Bartouki is on the line.
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