"Christ, what a club that's become for dirty fighters. Are you a Party Member?"

"No, Jordan."

"Tell the truth, sweetheart. If you're lying you'll give yourself away anyhow."

"Suppose I said yes. Would it make a difference?"

"It would."

"Why?"

"Because most of them are the dedicated type. Lunatic fringe. They're one-sided, and I told you I like whole people. Are you a Party Member?"

"No, I'm not."

Lennox searched her face, then nodded. He was beginning to learn how transparently honest she was. "All the same, I wish you'd quit the politics, Gabby. There must be other things for you to do."

Her eyes flashed angrily. "What other things?"