Hand-delivered missive arrives at politburo headquarters:

“Ice-eyed blonde glistens with cold sweat,

Despite sadistic captor’s tries

Electric currents have failed to

Secure top secrets as of yet.. “

With uncharacteristic agitation politburo chief demands: “When was this written?! I don’t even see a date on this note!” Trusted assistant scrutinizes words, informs chief that message originated on the Ides of December. Not appeased chief erupts yet again: “When will we break her? We’ve been trying for a month to break her! Th... Show more