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When Homachi, usually as punctual as a time-clock, arrived twenty minutes late in the morning he found his employer already risen and attired for the day. His elaborate protestations of apology were summarily cut short.
"That's all right, Homachi, only get me some coffee. I'm in a devil of a hurry this morning. " Storm checked himself. "Er-I cooked a bite for myself last night and rather messed up things, but I fancy you can find enough left for breakfast."