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OLD PALS’ REUNION
Blissfully unaware of the storm clouds gathering behind him, the General set off for his meeting with his old American wartime pal, feeling almost in a schoolboy mood again. As soon as he reached the reception in the hallowed entrance of the Regency Palace he made himself known and asked for his old friend.
‘Major General McKinrick did you say?’ repeated the prim young lady with a pronounced accent, in keeping with her surroundings. ‘If you will kindly take a seat, I will let the gentleman know you are hearah.’
The General sat down gratefully, happy to take the weight of his feet.
As he relaxed lost in thought, memories of the past reminded him of the great times he and his old friend had enjoyed together and he couldn’t wait to see him again. So when the lift ope
