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  • The stare held steadily as Laura cooed softly to the bird, and with a move as smooth and expert as Charles himself had, drew the soft leather rufter over Jezebel's head, darkening the peregrine's world.

    Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine 2003

  • When he was ready, Charles backed off a few feet from the mannequin and deftly unfastened the rufter and unhooded the peregrine.

    Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine 2003

  • When he was ready, Charles backed off a few feet from the mannequin and deftly unfastened the rufter and unhooded the peregrine.

    Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine 2003

  • Charles was poised with the rufter, ready to loop it back in place if Jezebel showed any sign of aggression toward Laura.

    Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine 2003

  • Charles was poised with the rufter, ready to loop it back in place if Jezebel showed any sign of aggression toward Laura.

    Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine 2003

  • When I take off the rufter and she identifies you with the sound of your voice, then she might feel threatened.

    Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine 2003

  • The stare held steadily as Laura cooed softly to the bird, and with a move as smooth and expert as Charles himself had, drew the soft leather rufter over Jezebel's head, darkening the peregrine's world.

    Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine 2003

  • But even as he spoke, Laura compressed her lips with determination and slipped off the rufter.

    Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine 2003

  • In her right hand she held a rufter hood and leg jesses.

    Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine 2003

  • But even as he spoke, Laura compressed her lips with determination and slipped off the rufter.

    Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine 2003

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