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Jake Connorsa life is a roller-coaster. His personality is unique. Graduating high school in Cincinnati, between two failed marriages, he entered the Air Force and served in Vietnam. Gossip was, the unions were never properly consummated. At the university, Jake earned a liberal arts B.A. Lacking a specific career, he took an entry-level newspaper job. His detective business is a financial success. Single, he can afford to collect classic automobiles and a fast boat, kept at a marina on the Ohio River. On frequent cruises, girlfriend Georgia accompanies him. Since being widowed, she is Jakeas amour. She had no children. Enjoying a picnic, Georgia asks across the table, aWhen are you and I going to get a place together, darling?a aHow much more together can we be, sweetie?a aDonat get cute with me, you rat. You hate the disruption of living apart. I'll easily find us a place to share.a aNo argument, a Jake replied. aI'm usually chasing cases. Whatas the point? Youad get the short end.a aThatas okay . Your belongings are scattered. You leave stuff at your place which you need at mine.a aPersuasive, my dear, but I like what we do now and the way we do it.a aPour me some more wine, a she said tolerantly, then added, aYou havenat heard the last of this, boy.a