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 Glory Road Estates was one of the very first of  So it is  but history is merely a prelude to
the specialized retirement homes, after all. We the present, and here we are. Glory Road Estates
have more experience than most others  and is one of the oldest and most respected specialty
our reputation speaks for itself. I presume leisure homes in the United States. We cater to
you ve checked our background with the Social the lifelong science fiction fan. No area of
Security Enforcement Division ... ? interest is too arcane for us  why, we even
 Among other agencies, yes, Kevin have a group that s building a replica Time
Biederbecke said.  I can t fault your track Tunnel in the basement. Every day here is a
record, Doctor  but that s not the only factor convention day. There are no dead-dog parties,
in my mother s decision, of course. ever, because the con never ends!
 Of course, Dr. Poffenberger said,  and I d  That s what they said at Mount Willow,
like to discuss that further. Doc. The mutt died, believe me.
 Go right ahead, Doc, Ms. Biederbecke  But, Ms. Biederbecke, we at Glory Road
said, carefully flavoring her tone with a trace of Estates have been willing to put everything in
boredom. writing. Everything.
 I ll be as brief as I can, the doctor assured  Mount Willow put it all in writing, too,
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 The Forever Con by BRAD FERGUSON
Previously unpublished
Ms. Biederbecke fumed.  I worked my rear end was, the old lady continued.  I still am. Getting
off for those people, Doc. They d ask me if I old hasn t slowed me up at all.
could find the guy who was the third assistant  But, ma am  
window washer in the twenty-third episode of The old woman scowled, folded her arms,
My Favorite Martian for an appearance, and I and sat silently.
would, because there s no job too tough for me.  Don t you want to come live with us, Ms.
They d have me ask some writers to make Biederbecke?
personal appearances at Mount Willow, too, and She continued staring straight ahead, saying
I d get them to show up, but then the nothing.
administration people would forget to pick them  Mr. Biederbecke  ? Dr. Poffenberger
up at the rapitrans station or accidentally bill said tentatively.
them for expenses or some dumb thing. I mean,  This is Mom s business, Kevin said,
do you know how hard it is to find writers to be shaking his head.  I never interfere.
guests these days? In the first place, all the good Dr. Poffenberger sighed.  All right, all
ones kicked the bucket years ago. right, he said heavily.  We ll tear up the
 I can imagine, Ms. Biederbecke   proposed contract, Ms. Biederbecke. Now, just
 I m the best programming chair there ever how much more money do you want? "
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