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In The Dear Dead Days, Philip Marlowe enjoys a rare Saturday of leisure when he receives an unexpected phone call from Mrs. Phoebe Cardwell. She expresses concern over her missing chauffeur, Stevens, and insists that she needs Marlowe's help. Despite her advanced age, Phoebe's distinguished voice conveys urgency, prompting Marlowe to leave his comfortable Saturday routine and head to her home in Venice.
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