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Sam Rose leaned back in his chair and patted his stomach. “That was fantastic,” he announced. “I can’t remember the last time I had such a great breakfast.” He smiled at Marian Sparrow. “Thank you, Marian. That was delicious.”
“It was only bacon and eggs,” Marian Sparrow said. “There is some left if you would like more.”
“It wasn’t only bacon and eggs,” Sam said. “It was the bacon and eggs. And, no thank you, I’ve had more than enough. After last night’s roast lamb, I don’t think I can get out of the chair.” He picked up his coffee mug and sipped the steaming brew.
Having left the kitchen a few minutes earlier, Russell Foley re-entered the room and sat back in his chair opposite Sam. “Where are Max and Spog?” he asked.
“Left for the station a couple of minutes ago,” Sam answered.
