The Regime: Evil Advances by Lahaye Tim & Jenkins Jerry B

Author:Lahaye, Tim & Jenkins, Jerry B. [Lahaye, Tim]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: Fiction - Religious, Christian, Rapture (Christian Eschatology), Christian - Futuristic, Religious - General, Steele, Fiction, Christian - General, Futuristic, Religious, Rayford (Fictitious Character)
ISBN: 9781414305769
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Published: 2005-11-15T08:00:00+00:00

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It was plain, though, that Abdullah was a favorite among these men. Whenever he had the floor or anyone said anything about him, the others looked at him and beamed. It was as if he was the life of the party, and Rayford had to wonder if it could be real--his reputation for shyness and being a man of few words.

He was quiet with Rayford there; that was for sure. The men, all of whom spoke passable English, had many questions for Rayford, many of them personal. The commanding officer remarked on the similarities between Rayford and Smitty. "I assume you understand why we call him Mr. Smith?"

"I've heard."

They all laughed, and Abdullah, if Rayford could read a change in his dark face, appeared to redden.

"It is because he is so much a fan of the United States that he wants to be an American. Some of us believe he really is and is here in disguise."

"Your own Yankee spy, eh?" Rayford said, and the men laughed.

"Yes, and like you he married a woman too good for him. And they have both a son and a daughter."

The commander asked Rayford to sit next to Abdullah. "He will be your guide and interpreter," he said.

"But you all speak English so well," Rayford said.

"My apologies. I meant he will interpret our customs and practices. I was under the impression that this is your first visit to Jordan."

"True."

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"Then Abdullah is well equipped to inform you of what is going on. We customarily have our main meal at midday, which I understand is not true where you are from."

"Right. Our main meal is usually in the evening."

"We have prepared for you a feast. In fact, we have brought in many helpers to cook and to help serve."

"I'm honored," Rayford said.

"It is our pleasure."

Abdullah's eyes lit up, and finally he spoke. "It is my assignment to take you up for some loops and rolls in the F-16 immediately after you have eaten."

"I sat with her fiancé until she returned," Leon said. "She appeared less agitated than when she arrived. Did you win her over?"

"I do not know," Nicolae said. "And frankly, I do not care. I mean, I would like to assume she will think twice before talking poorly about me behind my back, but she is no threat. She has no platform. She will be seen as the wounded daughter, the grieving offspring, the betrothed who must naturally put off her wedding until an appropriate time after the funeral. I should attend both, should I not?"

"The funeral and the wedding? The first, of course. For the wedding you would need an invitation, and unless you charmed her, I do not foresee that."

"You see, Leon, you are shortsighted."

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"What? Why? You think she will invite you?"

"No! I would be shocked. But what will she or her people do if I show up? Ban me? Usher me out? It would be a scandal. I will bring a nice gift, enjoy the revelry, toast the bride and groom."

Fortunato gazed at him with seeming admiration.

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