condensed master

The Reluctant Agent
A Compelling Story of Espionage
"It has to be done tomorrow afternoon."
Margaret gasped. "Not Monday?"
"No, security may be everywhere by then, and if you want the commentary
taped as it's being delivered, that in itself could turn out to be tricky." She now had
a blank look on her face probably trying to come to terms with the fact that they
had very little time to prepare for the next day.
"What's it like to be on the receiving end for a change?"
"Intimidating, but your point is irrefutable so I'll go through with it. There's
coffee in the outer office, you can make it yourself. I can assure you it's a good
brand."
Will smiled and left, leaving Margaret mulling things over in her mind. When
he returned she hadn't moved and she looked serious.
"Are you getting that scared feeling?"
"Yes."
"Join the club. It's always present when developments advance to the critical
stage."
"How do you cope?"
"I don't. I just keep telling myself to watch out for the unexpected, something
you hadn't accounted for. If it doesn't come it's a bonus, if it does, then at least
you're partially prepared."
"Shall we discuss Monday night?"
"No, the more we talk the worse it will look. You'll be there tomorrow
afternoon?"
"Yes."
Will continued to sip his coffee. "Have you found yourself a boyfriend yet?"
"You don't beat about the bush, do you?"
"No. Have you or haven't you?"
"No I haven't, I can't get involved with anyone whilst I'm in this type of work."
"I suppose you supply couriers for the government from this office. I bet they
don't know what else you get up to."
"You're full of questions aren't you? Yes, I do supply couriers, and no, they
don't know of my other activities. Why do you ask?"
"Just curious."
By the time they arrived back in Vermont it was late, but not too late. Before
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