Dennis walked to his door and got inside. “I've heard of the Barracudas,” he said. “There's been fights with the M.R.s after football games if the score doesn't go their way. You know any of them?”

   “I've seen ‘em around,” Alice said, “but I keep so busy with my dance lessons, that I don't pay too much attention. I think they attract a certain kind of girl, but they are definitely not my type.”

     “Interestin’ breed of cat,” Dennis said, as she started the engine and put the Nomad in Reverse. “But I worked all last summer loading crates at Produce Row for the down payment on this baby. I haul the guys around to our gigs, and that’s how I make the payments. I’m n...

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