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have a roommate. It is on page four of the school regulations!"
     
    Dr. Morgan added, "I hope that will not be a problem!"
     
                  Another chill went through agent Larsen. She thought to herself, “ A roommate? Her undercover identity would be harder to conceal with someone living with her. The consultant had assured her he had taken care of this potential problem.
     
    Make a note, recommend a certain consultant should be dismissed for stupidity.”
     
                  "Uh, Dr. Morgan, I had requested a private room as a result of my situation. It should be in my file."
     
                  "Yes, well, we do agree that the loss of your parents this year to that tragic automobile accident was very traumatic but, sometimes it is best to have companionship.
     
    To have someone to talk to during those times of grief when being alone can be very difficult. We made an executive decision to see to it that you have a friend on a daily basis.
     
    I hope you appreciate our rules and our concern for you. In fact, Dr. Oden and I decided your roommate should be a very special person, so we chose someone perfect for you."
     
    Elie gave him a blank stare.
     
                  Dr. Oden spoke up, "Miss Kelly, your new roommate will be my sister. Since she doesn’t have a boyfriend either, the two of you can have an excellent time checking out young men together.
     
    That is, unless you prefer older men.”
     
    Elie felt sick to her stomach. This guy was a viper.
     
                  “ How could Dr. Morgan let this slimy assistant of his talk to me like this? It’s so obvious he is hitting on me,” she thought to herself.
     
    This was turning into a nightmare.
     
    Not to mention her personal qualms about Oden, who now had ready access to her through his sister, the roommate.
     
    Her privacy had been compromised and now a potential personal violation loomed ahead. The undercover plan was in serious jeopardy as well as was her personal comfort zone.
     
    She could not wait to get back to the office and discuss this with Chief Parker and Gallagher. The next statement she made was almost impossible to verbalize,
     
                  "What a nice surprise." she forced out of her throat, "I cannot wait to meet her! What’s her name?" 
     
                  Dr. Oden smiled, "My sister's name is Verna. It is a bit old-fashioned, but it was our grandmother's name and they are very loyal to each other.
     
    That quality is very important to my sister and she tends to treat everyone like a close relative. Just like her grandmother. So, I am sure we will all be one big happy family.
     
                  His last statement brought more leering glances from him.
     
    They sickened her now. “ He is a total jerk ,” thought Larsen, “ He is playing with my head and he knows it. I need to get as far away from here as I can. This undercover plan will not work. ”
     
                  She was tactful, "Well, I am sure we will be, Dr. Oden. I want to thank both of you for making me feel most welcome. If you will excuse me I really have to go now!" As she moved out the door she heard Oden fire one more salvo,
     
                  "I am sure the pleasure was more ours, Miss Kelly. We will do everything in our power to make your stay here a very memorable one."
     
                  As Elie left the office she could feel his eyes boring right through her back.
     
    She could not get to her car fast enough.
     
    She had just met the assistant headmaster of her school and already she hated him.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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                  "I am not going back there!" 
     
    Agent Larsen's face was flushed and her voice was shaking. "This is not an effective basis for undercover, I have already been