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I felt a new wave of irritation, squelched it as I kicked into scientist mode. First rule: block mind-set. Don__ suspect, don__ fear, don__ hope for any outcome. Observe, weigh, measure, and record.Second rule: block emotion. Leave sorrow, pity, and outrage for later. Anger or grief can lead to error and misjudgment. Mistakes do your victim no good.
Kathy Reichs Bones of the Lost
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I felt a new wave of irritation, squelched it as I kicked into scientist mode. First rule: block mind-set. Don__ suspect, don__ fear, don__ hope for any outcome. Observe, weigh, measure, and record.Second rule: block emotion. Leave sorrow, pity, and outrage for later. Anger or grief can lead to error and misjudgment. Mistakes do your victim no good.
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Bones of the Lost

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