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estate. He seemed to be heading toward a jagged silhouette of wooded land in the distance. Langdon, cradling the keystone, turned in the passenger seat and eyed Teabing and Sophie in the back seat. Hows your head, Robert? Sophie asked, sounding concerned. Langdon forced a pained smile. Better, thanks. It was killing him. Beside her, Teabing glanced over his shoulder at the bound and gagged monk lying in the cramped luggage area behind t ray ban sun he back seat. Teabing had the monks gun on his lap and looked like an old photo of a British safari chap posing over his kill. So glad you popped in this evening, Robert, Teabing said, grinning as if he were having fun for the first time in years. Sorry to get you involve ray ban sun d in this, Leigh. Oh, please, Ive waited my entire life to be involved. Teabing looked
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