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I Didn’t Know The g*n Was Loaded – The Cannons
‘OK, OK, you win,’ I said. ‘Point that thing another way.’ He did as I asked.
‘But I have to speak to her. Make sure she’s alright.’
He pondered for a second, then reached for the phone on his desk and punched in numbers. ‘Put her on,’ he said, when the phone was answered. He paused, then put the receiver on the desk and nodded at me. I leant forward and the g*n swung in my direction again. I picked the phone up and said, ‘Madge…’
‘Nick, are you alright?’ said the familiar voice of my friend.
‘More importantly, are you?’ I said.
‘I’ll survive. I’ve been stationed in Taiwan.’
‘I’m going to get you out.’
‘I know, dear. Don’t worry.’
‘I didn’t feed the cat.’
‘She’ll survive too. She’s a huntress.’
Stowe-Hartley gestured impatiently
