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"I've put hardly any logic behind the controls, but let's see how it looks," said Steve. He clicked on the Tools run icon and started the application.This book actually does have some programmer-oriented content, in between the squabbles, the romance, and the dueling ThinkPads. The premise is rather nice -- teach the principles of object-oriented programming using the Object REXX that is bundled for free with OS/2 Warp. But the presentation is, well, novel."That looks really professional, Steve," commented Hanna as the window appeared on the screen [see Figure 49].
"Now I've got to add the logic," said Steve. "But that really shouldn't be hard, thanks to this directory structure you've set up."
"OK, I'll leave you to it," said Hanna, getting up.
"Just a moment, Hanna," said Steve, rising, too. "There's something I need to tell you." Steve suddenly looked serious, and rather strained. "I've been thinking about this for a while; maybe it's time I settled down and sorted out my life. We've been so busy getting our company going, I haven't had time to think about myself. But now that we've got our first big application installed with two customers and the money is starting to come in..." Steve's voice trailed off.
Hanna felt uneasiness, even panic. Did Steve want to leave? Their little company had only just started to find its feet, and every member of the team was vital to its continued existence. If Steve left at this point, Hacurs company [sic] would never survive. And what did he mean by "settle down and sort out his life?" Was there a woman in his life? Where had he found time? They had all been so busy getting the company going. Hanna's heart started to pound.
"So... what I mean is," Steve struggled on. "Do you want to see the ball game on Saturday?"
A flood of relief swept through Hanna. She laughed involuntarily, and Steve was startled. He might have taken offense, but Hanna's broad smile and shining eyes reassured him that she would very much like to see the ball game on Saturday.
-- Ray Duncan
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