s into which they fell. We have managed to reconstruct
             the scenario as far as was possible, but we endeavored to retain all of the
             original conversation in addition to our own narration. I don't think that
             there is anything further that you need to know about the recording, except
             perhaps that it appears to be incomplete. I would ask that you remain as
             silent as possible, because the tape is of very low quality and the accent
             is very difficult to understand. If you are having trouble, I suggest that
             you follow along in the transcripts with which we have provided you." The
             Director signaled for the tape to begin, and left the stage.
             Dr. Zeis loaded the cassette into the machine and tested it. It
             wouldn't do to have it chew up the tape again, especially not for so
             important a patient: the sort of patient who could make his career . . .
             or break it. He knew he couldn't afford to squander his good fortune. As
             his mind wandered over the seemingly endless ramifications of success, the
             static crackle of the intercom interrupted his reveries. It was his
             secretary warning him that Mr. Reussi was on his way in. Th
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