Letter from Washington

The short drive out along the George Washington Parkway was a spectacular tour of autumnal foliage. At the neatly marked exit, we swung off down a side road and through the guard house. We parked next to a space marked Security Patrol Vehicles Only. It was occupied by an early-model Valiant.

Our first appointment was with the Admiral. He was also our first surprise. The Admiral was dressed Johnny Carson-sharp in a light checked suit and big-knotted tie. He has a salesman’s winning manner, earnest, reassuring, razor-cut. He talked enthusiastically about the new programs adopted during his 18 months at the helm, closing with an apology for the “covert political activities” lingering still.

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The short drive out along the George Washington Parkway was a spectacular tour of autumnal foliage. At the neatly marked exit, we swung off down a side road and through the guard house. We parked next to a space marked Security Patrol Vehicles Only. It was occupied by an early-model Valiant.

Our first appointment was with the Admiral. He was also our first surprise. The Admiral was dressed Johnny Carson-sharp in a light checked suit and big-knotted tie. He has a salesman’s winning manner, earnest, reassuring, razor-cut. He talked enthusiastically about the new programs adopted during his 18 months at the helm, closing with an apology for the “covert political activities” lingering still.