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Leila's patch.(Short Story)

Quadrant

| June 01, 2004 | Howard, Ann | COPYRIGHT 2004 Quadrant Magazine Company, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

I'm so glad you contacted us. We have a Mr Zed Rizen for you--non-smoker, social drinker, was a dentist--some trouble with nitrous oxide--some financial trouble--"

"Nitrous oxide?" Leila ventured timidly.

"Laughing gas, madam. Some dentists use it as a recreational drug. Zed just overdid it, that's all. Yes, well, he is seeking reinstatement but the Board is ... ah well, he is a perfect gentleman, very quiet, pleasant manner, just don't lend him any money."

A week later, Leila's front door glass darkened. After all the prevarication, discussions, phoning, signing, the man from the agency was actually there.

Did she realise what she was ...

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