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32 Under Siege Negotiating this land mine, we scout more booby traps, seize our stronghold as he tunnels under chairs, then retreats when we cut the supply lines and run wires above ground, blockade all outlets with cushions. We sweep the vicinity for debris: a toppled palm, strewn dirt, two cars flipped over, wriggling fish, and one dead duck. Raising the blinds to half-mast, we expose our house to view. By nightfall he is taken, waves a white cloth. And we, amazed, surrender all. ...

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