Chapter 102
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Before the meeting Eve replenished her inventory from RJ. She didn't say why she needed more, only that she hoped to make extra today. This meeting took place at Chris Smith's house. There were about twenty people that Eve didn't recognize. They bought snacks and other small luxuries from Eve. Some even congragulated Eve, to them she was apparently one of the last examples of free-market capitalism left. Eve liked this, actually getting respect for her work. Others just tolerated this, but looked down on Eve. But these people, they actually liked what she did. This meeting seemed pretty informal, most just vented their frustration over some of Mason's policies. The topic of seccesion came up. Chris Smith urged calm, the best wat to stop Mason was through free democratic elections. With his boyish charm and intelligence Eve felt Smith could easily win a congressional election. They mentioned that Marie, the former abortion doctor, was also running for congress. Perhaps they should unite, create a coalition to oppose George Mason. But Marie and Chris Smith didn't agree on much. The point of the coalition would merely be fighting against Mason, what policies would they enact if they won? Some people were talking about colonel Samuels. Eve didn't know who that was, but some of the angrier voices seemed to think he had the right idea. For her part Eve mostly just sat back and listened. Amy figured Eve was still trying to figure out who was right. By not making any noise Eve was able to observe, almost unnoticed. She was becoming a spy very quickly.
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As Eve walked home she wondered if she should tell officer Murphy about this meeting. It seemed to have been nothing, just people letting off steam. Then again, she didn't want Murphy thinking she was holding back. When she got back home Eve texted Murphy. "Went to a meeting. Should talk to you about it. Call me." Eve figured it would be at least an hour before Murphy called her back. But within a minute Murphy texted Eve back. "Find a safe place. Call me immediately!" Eve double checked to make sure Karen and her father weren't home. Then she went to her room and called Murphy.
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Murphy: Is this secure?
Eve: Yeah, I'm alone. Amy brought me to this meeting today. At Chris Smith's house.
Murphy: Anything interesting?
Eve: Mostly they were just angry and vented. I sold the some snacks.
Murphy: So they were just letting off some steam. Anything violent?
Eve: No. They weren't talking about killing the president. But some were talking about states secceding from the union. I don't know their names, but Chris Smith urged calm. And some said that someone named "Colonel Samuels" might have the right idea.
Murphy: I don't know the name, I'll have to look into it. Anything ele?
Eve: No, not that I heard.
Murphy: Thank you Eve, you've been very helpful.
Eve: Thanks, you too.