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.” It's a struggle, but he valiantly manages to keep a straight face.“You always pay your PR people in cash?” the male officer asks.“I asked him for a small retainer, just until we can work out a contract,” Delilah says.“I suppose you wouldn't mind sending us a copy of that contract after you've worked out the details,” the female officer says, staring at Richard like she's heard better bullshit from Bernie Madoff.“Of course not,” Richard says, as she hands him her card.“I'll have my business people send over the contract in a few days.”“Then I guess we'll have to be going,” the officer says sourly.“But don't worry, we'll keep in touch.We at the police department are really enjoying this video blog thing you guys are doing.” She shakes her head.“I'm still trying to figure out how you got this rich reusing and recycling.”Chapter Twenty-Three“So, what exactly is Richard going to do about his, um, contract with Delilah?” Morgan asks, as we pull into the One Man's Trash Thrift Store parking lot.After studying demographic data on the area, I'd determined that One Man's Trash was optimally located for our purposes.“Well, obviously, he's going to hire her to do PR for his charity event,” I say pointedly as I get out of the car.“What charity event?” Tiffany asks, climbing out of the backseat.“The one he's having to benefit the local homeless shelter,” I say, glaring at Tiffany.“Oh, right.” Her eyes brighten.“So we can help the homeless by attending that party instead of buying cans of food?”“We can if we can afford the tickets.How much are they going to cost?” Morgan asks.“I don't think he's decided yet.” The truth is, he just got off the phone with the homeless shelter today.Fortunately, they were thrilled to hear that a well-heeled individual wanted to help them by throwing a benefit party at a swanky hotel – and that he was picking up the tab for the entire event, catering and drinks included.All proceeds will go to the homeless shelter, and Richard gets to burn through some more money – a win-win.Besides, as Matt pointed out after the fiasco, throwing a charity event is another common millionaire activity.“Well, maybe we'll make enough money with this crap that we can afford tickets, whatever they cost,” Morgan says as we walk into the store.“So what are we looking for?” Tiffany asks.“Shh!” I say to both of them, looking around for any lurking employees.“Thrift store employees aren't always friendly to Feebayers.”“Oh,” Tiffany whispers.“What kind of crap are we-”“Heard you the first time.” I head for the clothing section.“Let's start here.You should start with a product category you're familiar with.” I pause and look back and forth between Tiff and Morgan.“But you guys don't have to start here if you're more familiar with something else.”Morgan looks around the shop.“I don't see any scanning electron microscopes or MCAT study guides.”Tiffany puts a hand on her skintight-denim clad hip, lets her sunglasses slip down her nose and gives me her best are-you-stupid look.“Do I look like an expert on.” She spins around, looking at the rest of the store.“Whatever that thing is?” She points at a stuffed beaver mounted on a fake log.“Taxidermy? Why, yes, Tiffany, I always thought you were a closet taxidermist.Can't believe I was wrong,” I say.Tiffany rolls her eyes and shoves the sunglasses back up her nose.“Let's just find some clothes and get this over with.”We start pawing through the racks.“Who's Al Godon?” Tiffany asks behind me.“Is he a famous designer?”Suppressing a smirk, I turn around and look at the label she's inspecting, which is attached to a green sweater.“That's the care tag,” I explain.“The designer label has been ripped out, probably because it's not an expensive brand.”“But it says 100% Al Godon.That means it's authentic, right?”Morgan can't keep from laughing any more.“Algodon is Spanish for cotton, Tiff.You're reading the wrong side of the care tag.”Tiffany snorts and shoves the sweater back on the rack.“I knew that.I just wanted to see if you guys did.”Moving on, I flip through several more tops.Mostly I'm seeing department store brands, nothing too fancy, although a few might bring a profit of five or ten dollars.Still, based on my research, I'd really like to a find a-“Blue Fish?” Morgan asks, holding up a long, sleeveless dress.“I've heard of them, but I have to say I was expecting something better.This design is a little-”“Tacky?” Tiffany looks down her nose at the dress
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