condensed master

The Reluctant Agent
A Compelling Story of Espionage
a situation where he was beginning to get second thoughts. He had to put these
negative connotations out of his mind but it was hard without telling them the
truth. The organization was far from perfect and their wellbeing rested directly
on him. Would they ever forgive him if things went wrong after their arrival in
England?
The passenger liner bookings were arranged months ahead. He visited
Margaret a month before sailing. She had kept her promise after the incident
with Dan, there had been no attempts to make contact. He decided to see her
at the office and took time off for the occasion not wanting to rush their final
meeting and leave without tying up all the loose ends.
It was mid to late morning when he entered the office. The girl in the
reception gave him a knowing smile. She's under the impression that he had
something going with Margaret. If only she knew what was really happening,
that Margaret used the office as a front, and the girl herself, used as a
respectable part for her other activities. "You know where to go Mr. Brenner.
Mrs. Collins is expecting you."
Knocking on the door of the now familiar room at the rear of the offices,
Will opened the door and went in. She was sitting in one of the easy chairs
impeccably dressed, and obviously relaxed. She beckoned for him to sit
opposite. There was a pre-emptive silence and Will recognized immediately
that the chemistry between them was different, the air clear of any expectations
of conflict or subversive thoughts.
"Have you come to tell me what you've decided to do?"
"Yes."
She was staring at him an expectant look in her eyes, he felt awkward.
This would probably be his last visit with her. "Is there something wrong Will?"
"No. Why do you ask?"
"You haven't taken a shot at me since you arrived, that's most unusual!"
"Forgive me Margaret, I made the arrangement to see you here for your
convenience, but I realize now that I've made a mistake. I can't talk here in
your office."
His last remark would normally have instigated a reaction of indignation
from her, but it was not forthcoming. She smiled instead. "You think the office
is bugged, I can give you my word that it isn't."
"I believe you, but to be frank I don't think you would know. Adam must
be so proficient by now and there must be a dozen places where he could
plant one or more." Will raised his voice. "I'll raise my voice to make it easier
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