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Harry lay on his cot staring up at the construction of the deck’s underside. ‘Just how lucky can I get?’ he cogitated. ‘God only knows how it is that Jane has become a most unexpected special friend. And Patrick, he now seems to be my personal protector. Good God, I’ve only known him for five minutes.’
* * *
‘Ah, there you are, Harry,’ said Patrick, snatching Harry from his thoughts. ‘Sorry I’m a bit late but the boys had more questions than I expected. Mind you, to a man they’ll support you and they’re all prepared to say they witnessed that bastard Brickie’s dive overboard.’
‘That puts me at ease; thanks,’ Harry replied as he thrust out his hand. ‘But don’t you reckon it’s high time we were formally introduced? That was quite a speech on my behalf. I’m grateful for sure, but why di
