A Patchwork of Old Spies

Zach asked Josie what she really thought of the present state of affairs. “I’m tempted to use that line from my favorite movie, ‘Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn.’”

“Okay, Scarlet. But surely you are concerned over what’s been going on. That famous memory of yours must be putting … what do you call them? Oh, yes, patches. Aren’t you putting two and two together and getting five? That’s what you usually do.”

It was Josie’s turn to laugh. “Honestly, Zach, what I’m putting together reads ...