condensed master

The Reluctant Agent
A Compelling Story of Espionage
The equipment was simple and the operating instructions took very little time
to impart, but as he knelt shoulder to shoulder with Mr. Peck he momentarily
imagined what millions of fans would do to be in his position at that moment.
Afterwards Vince joined him in the guest sitting-room.
"You didn't push her for a date did you?" Both men laughed, but Will had to
find a way to get more time to look around the mansion.
"I think we should try to improve the picture quality, don't you?"
"Yes, it might be worth a try. I thought it was borderline as well."
"There's got to be an antenna booster somewhere in the building."
"You go and have a look, I'll wait here for you." Vince walked over to a
chaise-longue and picking up a magazine sat down. "A few minutes relaxation will
do me the world of good, take your time Will."
The place appeared deserted, enabling him to check the interiors of all the
rooms. He finished up in the study expecting to see a man in the adjacent office,
but it too was vacant. He stood for a few seconds acquainting himself with the
contents of the room.
"Can I help you?" Will jumped completely taken off guard. He'd been foolish
to be so complacent. Pivoting around on his heel the man confronting him was
small, dressed in pinstriped trousers with a matching waistcoat, his white shirt
sleeves were partially folded up to just below his elbows. He looked the epitome
of a civil servant.
"Yes, we're finishing off the installation in the guest-rooms."
"Are you with Vince?"
"Yes, he's waiting for me upstairs. I'm looking for the services that supply the
upstairs."
"There's a small locker-room next to the guest bathrooms. It has a dual
purpose to store bed linen, etcetera."
Will mounted the stairs. Thank heavens Vince had decided to come, it might
have been awkward otherwise. Quickly finding the amplifier, he turned up the gain.
He had completed what he had wanted to do, and it was now time to leave.
The remainder of the day was easy. He had been given a reduced schedule to
allow for the job at the Governor's mansion, and it was only 3.30 p.m. when he
called at Margaret's place, fully expecting her not to be there, but she was.
"It must be super to work in the environment you have here, but don't they
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