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she  waited  in the  hotel  lounge  for  garry  , observing  her  surroundings, she  noticed  a  strange  woman  who  followed  her  in , she  had  developed  a skill  to  pass her  time   by  watching  people  around  , making   detailed   characterization of  them , she  saw  sally  porter  go  to  the  bar, seating  herself  on the  high  stool  by  the dark haired  man, who  appeared  informal  and her  contact