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Will Bonner "They have no organization. If they haven't coupled anybody with Ed by now, they've probably given up." "Do you think so?" "It's a fair assumption, as long as you and your associates don't do anything stupid to set things off again." Tony settled down to talk about the organization in Australia. At each step of the way Will tried to assess the value of the information which seemed to flow freely. At the end however, he had not heard anything that he had not previously assumed, it had now though been presented as facts, which was important. He would have to wait for an opportunity to arise in the future when the information could be used to his advantage, but at this point in time, he was no better off. "Well that's it Will, how can you help me?" "It's quite simple. Your main problem is the trouble you're getting from a couple of agents, a mini revolt. Am I right?" "Yes, if I could sort that out all the other problems would fall by the wayside." "One of them is the older man?" "Yes, how did you know?" "It was the reaction I got from him that night in Heathmont, the other person will be someone that hangs around with him." "You're right on the ball, it's one of the youngest." "So, all you have to do is fix him and the youngster will automatically fall into line." "I guess so." "Well, do everything in your power to do just that. You have his file, so you're in the best position to know what to do." Tony sat for awhile pondering Will's last remark. He then stood up and proceeded to walk backwards and forwards as if trying to make up his mind. "You mean threaten him with blackmail?" "Whatever it takes. He's making your life a misery, turn things around and make his life uncomfortable for a change, he'll soon change his tune when he sees what can happen to his own life. I can assure you of that!" "I couldn't do it. How could I cope if it went wrong?" Tony was probably brilliant when it came to organizing and planning, but when the human element came into the equation he was hopeless. Ed would have dealt 234
The Reluctant Agent A Compelling Story of Espionage with that. It was amazing how much in common Tony had with Gerald in Hawaii, the mere thought of confrontation frightened them. They both sat engrossed in their own thoughts, the sound proofing of the room emphasising the silence. Will knew that he could clear up Tony's problem quickly. The fact that he now knew more about the organization however was not enough, he needed more from him to help safeguard his future. Some of the things that Ed had told him were circulating in his mind and he remembered his actual words "I've got plenty of contacts on the outside that I can use, but I have to get what I want from them without their knowing what I do. If they found out I wouldn't be able to carry on." Tony broke the silence. "Would you do it for me Will?" "That's impossible. Once I use information that everyone knows could only have come from you, you'd be in real trouble." "Yes, that's pretty stupid of me isn't it? But I'm desperate to get this problem solved and I don't mind admitting it. Is there no other way it can be done?" "Yes there is, but the information you've given me so far doesn't warrant the risk. I'll need more from you." Tony's smile turned into a chuckle. "Ed told me about your bargaining, I'm beginning to see how you two worked together. What do you want?" "You're the one person that knows everything that's going on. If I ever get into trouble with the organization I want your promise that I can come to you and you'll give me the information I want. I can give you an assurance that I won't compromise you." Tony didn't hesitate. "I can promise you that, is there anything else?" "I want the list of Ed's contacts." Tony was visibly shocked, struggling for an appropriate answer. "How did you know there was a list?" "You will have gone through his things and extracted it. To the others it would be of no value, but in your possession it would be a powerful tool. I'm not interested in how you intend to use it, I just want a copy of the list in it's entirety." "What do you want it for?" "Let's call it an insurance policy that I can use if I find my back against the wall. Always remember Tony, the people you're working with are just as dangerous as those you are working against." 235
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Will Bonner<br />
"They have no organization. If they haven't coupled anybody with Ed by now,<br />
they've probably given up."<br />
"Do you think so?"<br />
"It's a fair assumption, as long as you and your associates don't do anything<br />
stupid to set things off again."<br />
Tony settled down to talk about the organization in Australia. At each step of<br />
the way Will tried to assess the value of the information which seemed to flow<br />
freely. At the end however, he had not heard anything that he had not previously<br />
assumed, it had now though been presented as facts, which was important. He<br />
would have to wait for an opportunity to arise in the future when the information<br />
could be used to his advantage, but at this point in time, he was no better off. "Well<br />
that's it Will, how can you help me?"<br />
"It's quite simple. Your main problem is the trouble you're getting from a<br />
couple of agents, a mini revolt. Am I right?"<br />
"Yes, if I could sort that out all the other problems would fall by the wayside."<br />
"One of them is the older man?"<br />
"Yes, how did you know?"<br />
"It was the reaction I got from him that night in Heathmont, the other person<br />
will be someone that hangs around with him."<br />
"You're right on the ball, it's one of the youngest."<br />
"So, all you have to do is fix him and the youngster will automatically fall into<br />
line."<br />
"I guess so."<br />
"Well, do everything in your power to do just that. You have his file, so you're<br />
in the best position to know what to do."<br />
Tony sat for awhile pondering Will's last remark. He then stood up and<br />
proceeded to walk backwards and forwards as if trying to make up his mind.<br />
"You mean threaten him with blackmail?"<br />
"Whatever it takes. He's making your life a misery, turn things around and<br />
make his life uncomfortable for a change, he'll soon change his tune when he sees<br />
what can happen to his own life. I can assure you of that!"<br />
"I couldn't do it. How could I cope if it went wrong?"<br />
Tony was probably brilliant when it came to organizing and planning, but when<br />
the human element came into the equation he was hopeless. Ed would have dealt<br />
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