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For just a minute Grace Lee paused before the blank door of the safe, then she passed around to an unused speaking tube in the neighboring wall. Halting before it, in low but distinct tones she began to sing the famous aria from "The Magic Flute."
All agog, with eyes starting and ears alert, the man behind listened and watched. Nothing happened.