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Thornwald had done his tour of duty for the Solar Service; now it was time for him to retire But a life of relaxation would not be simple on --
Looking around cautiously, Mac Thornwald eased himself down from the window ledge where he had been crouching. It was less than a ten-foot drop, but because of the pain in his left ankle he didn't dare to drop too heavily. His right leg would have to take the brunt of the shock.