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The small man examined Bob critically and squeaked, "They'll be ready in two hours." He turned his back on them and began setting type in the press.

"Sit down and relax until he's finished," she said settling herself on one of the cots. Bob was trying to sit as comfortably as possible when the radio started beeping.

Bob knew Morse code, but the letters made no sense. It dawned on him that they would naturally have a special code.

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'Operation Golden Girl' has been moved up to tomorrow at noon," Jill translated. "This is our main bid for freedom. All the agents will make their presence known. While the society is recovering from the shock of this undermining, the men in the camps will break out. We call it 'Golden Girl' because the president's secretary will kidnap the president and hold her hostage to disorganize the government. She is a blonde, thus the term Golden Girl."

They waited in silence until the little man had finished. He handed Bob the identity papers neatly encased in plastic.

"If you are hungry, we can go to a restaurant near here where we can talk," Jill suggested.

Bob admitted that he was feeling the pangs of an empty stomach, so they left the little room. As they walked, Jill filled him in on more details of the plan.

"You can be of great help to us. It was my assignment to take over the tri-dimensional television network for our use. I have been trying to find someone who knew enough about electronics to help. The operation has been moved up to tomorrow, instead of two months from now, so I am asking you to help. You obviously know about electronics, the main broadcasting station is in this city, and your forged papers should get you inside.”

He considered the problem. He was sympathetic to the cause, but he wasn't sure that he could manage the obviously advanced circuitry involved. Still, he did want to repay Jill for her help.

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