“Bad news first. 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, whichever their preference We try to be accommodating,” he smiled.
“Crackdowns - 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. I would be more than happy to arrange for some of our fine soldiers from London District to help out.”
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, Sorbay. 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.” http://www.amazon.co.uk/Colour-Lemon-Surrender-1940-ebook/dp/B008USR7FA
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