“Speaking of your father,” I said. “I'd better get back to my research, but one more thing. Your daughter's full name is what?”

“Sliparee Ann Wett Butt,” Buckington said. “It was her mother's idea. God knows why anybody would need four names.”

“She's quite umm….” I stammered, searching for something to say.

“Hairy,” Buckington said. “Go ahead; you can say it.”

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