Matt could tell that Bertie wasn’t comfortable about opening-up with Mark Dale still within earshot of their conversation. Feeling his discomfort, Matt said, “Would you mind, Mark, sitting over there in the chair by the window.”

“Why?” replied Mark belligerently.

Matt said nothing but just stared at him long and hard. The battle of wills favored him. Slowly Mark relented and, dragging his feet, he made his way to the designated location and sat down.

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