condensed master

Will Bonner
There was very little in the way of tools or components needed for the job at
the Governor's mansion, but after checking to make sure he had everything, and
snapping his equipment boxes closed, a familiar voice called out to him from
across the other side of the workshop. It was Vince Bowker and he made his
way over. "I heard you're doing one of my jobs for me."
"Yes, I was told you were sick."
"I felt better this morning so I thought I'd come in and see how I got on."
"Has the work been rearranged then?"
"No, I think we should both go in case the installation needs moving around."
Will breathed a sigh of relief. It may be even better to have a second engineer
there, he could perhaps give more time to what was going on around him rather
than getting bound up with technicalities. Furthermore, Vince would be able to
verify his movements.
The mansion lived up to it's name, located in it's own grounds which were
impeccably upkept. Stepping inside, the sensation of being thrust into the Victorian
age was profound. A wide stairway curved up to the floors above dominating the
entrance hall, which was large enough in itself to hold a reception. Antique furniture
and paintings were in abundance, and their voices echoed as they walked across
the polished marble floor.
"I suppose you've been here a few times Vince?"
"I sure have. I'll show you the way up to the guest-rooms, that's where we
have to do the installation."
The sitting-rooms next to the guest bedrooms were plush and they set about
hooking up the equipment. There wasn't a soul about, the security man at the main
gate was the only person they had seen. Within minutes the installation was
complete.
"We'll go down below to find someone to organize things for us, there's usually
a man in a small office next to the study."
They descended the stairs, both turning to look up. Gregory Peck was coming
down with Ava Gardner following close behind. Vince had an outgoing personality
and always jumped in both feet first.
"I'll take Miss. Gardner, you take Mr. Peck."
"You crafty bugger!" but by the time Will had the words out of his mouth,
Vince was accosting them on the stairway.
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