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[Lager]

Raoul!---Are you trying to get me killed---?---or at least a victim of assault?

They think I am reading the Japan Times and I getting the evil eye.

I;ll tell them "Raoul sent me"---- that should smooth things over.

He said "Raoul who?"----I'm in danger of being read the riot act.

Won't be the first time.

[Raoul Duke]

Oops....I guess people in this part of the world have seen some of Richard Gere's movies, then. No wonder they're angry! Sorry...

Just say, "You know, Raoul...your Mama's (or your wife's, depending on age) old friend!" and then give 'em a smile and a wink. That should help smooth things over for ya.