a faulty memory ondelavane 's part , an affliction i can personally assure you touches the aging.the general simply forgot he had a meeting withhalliday , and when preston arrived , his secretary lethim into the office so he could prepare papers fordelavane , who was expected in a half hour or so.preston saw a file folder on the general 's desk ; heknew that folder , knew it contained material hecould cross-check .