“Bad news first. Here are the
disadvantages for you. Army call-up papers presently marked security risk can
be validated with immediate effect. Valuable contacts in our
Metropolitan police can be transferred at the drop of a hat. Former
Blackshirts can be escorted onto the next train to the Isle of Man, Liverpool
or taken to Brixton Prison, wherever their preference may be. We try to be
accommodating,” he smiled.
“Crackdowns - OK with our
reservists, not real police - against black
market activities and prostitution can start at nominated premises across
Poplar and surrounds within the next couple of hours. Larders, as I believe the
black market warehouses are called, can be seized at the same time - at the point of a gun if necessary. I would be more than happy to
arrange for some of our fine soldiers from London District to help out if I
have to.”
Puffing his cigar, Brendan Bracken swept his fingers through his thick mat of
red hair and then swallowed some Old Bushmills.
“Here is the good news, the advantages if you will,
Sowerbutt. All of the above was never mentioned and
five thousand pounds paid to you in non-sequential small notes. Do you need some
time to think over my offer? You can reach me here at the Café de Paris for the
next few hours, a couple of pretty fillies in prospect, don’t you know.” http://www.amazon.co.uk/Colour-Lemon-Surrender-1940-ebook/dp/B008USR7FA
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