“I err… had an accident. I'll deal with them later,” he said. He remained in his office all morning and managed to get through some work, though his usual enthusiasm had deserted him. He was grateful there weren't many interruptions. Usually members of his staff were in and out all the time.
Eleven o'clock came and went. By now he was extremely worried. He rang through to his secretary to confirm the time of his meeting that afternoon. She told him three o'clock. He looked at the time, twelve-fifteen. He should have some lunch, but his stomach turned over at the thought of food. Instead, he began to sort out the files on the floor. He was also going to have to face Colin very shortly. He guessed his friend had been dealing with all the queries that morning. Even the branch figures hadn't
