“But think of all the upheaval,” protested the chief clerk aghast, shaken to the core at the prospect. “It will take months to implement. We haven’t got the resources for a major change of this nature. It’s sheer madness,” he burst out, years of caution and discipline thrown to the wind.
MacDougal jutted his chin out. “Are ye questioning my judgement?”
“No, no,” said Jenkins, agitated. “But think of the practical side. How are we going to make it work?”
“I’ve looked into this very carefully,” said MacDougal. “My expert tells me that it will only take a matter of weeks to install and have it up and running. Isn’t that right, young lady?” He turned to the girl Arthur had been watching in a sort of mental haze and devotion all through the discussion.
“So I understand, Mr MacDougal,” she a
