CHAPTER THREEThe woman at the office smiled and said: “Hello, Felix, feeling better?”
“Yes, thanks.” News obviously travelled fast in the station. “Is Sir Ian available?” He misunderstood her hesitation. “Doctor Brittain…. Gloria, passed me as fit and told me to report here.”
“I know. She called through and said that you were ready for work. It’s just that Sir Ian is engaged with the Commission at the moment and I…”
She broke off as Macdonald, together with the members of the visiting team, emerged from an inner door. He recognized Felix at once.
“Larsen! It’s good to see you on your feet again!”
“Not as glad as I am to be on them, Sir Ian.”
“I can imagine.” The Director smiled. “Well, I suppose you’re all ready and eager to get on with the job, eh?”
“The sooner the better,” said Fe
