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He is not in yet. A disgruntled voice informed me. But it is way past
the office time. You know how things are here, came the reply. How
long should I wait? Is that a question? Aren't you the one who needs
your issues to be sorted out? So wait till he comes. Maybe he won't
come at all. But then you will have to wait. There is no long or short
to it. I am still waiting. It's my story damn it. I can make him come when I want. All the best son, again the voice boomed.

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