in a house where other people can walk in and out.”
“I’m alone.”
“Then remain alone until you have read it.”
“Do not photograph the contents.”
“Why?”
“Because the file includes privileged communications and personal information.”
“I’m not trying to expose anyone.”
“I know.”
“Then why are you worried?”
“Because the people who fear information rarely distinguish between exposure and truth.”
After we ended the call, I settled without moving for almost ten minutes.
It was sealed with dark green wax bearing Victor’s initials.
The seal had remained intact since
