"Dinah,” Sparky said, "you're indispensable.” She knew exactly what this meant, in meeting-speak: they would put her out the airlock if they could. (Neal Stephenson)

"Dinah,” Sparky said, "you're indispensable.” She knew exactly what this meant, in meeting-speak: they would put her out the airlock if they could.

Neal Stephenson

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