She was smiling. Jeffries was next, businesslike as ever. She greeted Kay and went swiftly into her office. Kay waited outside for a few moments, feeling a curious sense of anticipation, childlike, as if she were back in school, about to complete an oral exam. She steeled herself and bit back her grin and got up and knocked on Jeffries’s open door. “Do you have a moment?” “Of course, Kay,” Jeffries said, gesturing to an empty seat. “I assume you want to discuss last night’s business.” “Exactly,” Kay said, taking the chair. “Everything went smoothly?” “There were no problems with my cover. I get the sense that these panel discussions are not exactly high-security events. They seemed happy to have someone to fill the auditorium.” “I think you’re probably not far wrong. And you? Did you enjoy yourself?” “ ‘Enjoy’ might be a bit strong.
