Who Kidnapped Excellence?

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a twelve-by-twelve-inch sliding metal panel was situated at eye level in the only door of the small, poorly lit basement room where Excellence had been held in captivity for several months. Sitting quietly, she calmly turned toward the door as the panel began to slide open. Excellence stood up. As usual, she was taken aback by the face staring at her from the other side of the opening. There was an uncanny resemblance between Excellence and this figure. Over time, however, Excellence had begun to recognize that what had at first appeared to be subtle differences had become glaring differences. Unfortunately, she was sure that others might not be able to easily tell the difference between the two of them.

With a wry smile, the ...