CHAPTER 18
Group Captain Donald Forbes was a worried man. Perturbed by what he’d seen as an overreaction by Douglas Ryan to the situation in Olney St. Mary, he’d requested a private meeting with the virologist. Now, he sat eye to eye with Ryan in the latter’s office. Charles Macklin was nowhere to be seen.
“Just why did you ask to see me this morning, Group Captain? We have a meeting scheduled for this evening as you well know. Couldn’t it have waited until then, whatever it is you’re so keen to discuss?”
“No sir, it most certainly could not wait. I’m unhappy with the way this Olney situation is being handled. I spoke with my commander, Air Commodore Bright early this morning and he made a couple of telephone calls. It appears Mr Ryan that you are acting independent of government in thi
