Friday, 28 November 2014

Sowerbutt's Caning

“Come in, Missionary. What’s happening?” Sowerbutt said. The young man looked awkward. “The Honourable Algernon. He’s a spoilt rich boy, nasty piece of work. Don’t know where he gets his money from, guv, but he’s got a lot of it, according to Sal. He’s given her a couple of quid, trying to draw her in.” “What’s he after, apart from the obvious?” Sowerbutt said, sipping his tea. “Said he’d give her good money for him to cane her. He tried it on with one of the village girls and had to hand a handful of notes over to her Dad to avoid a good thumping.”
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Sowerbutt's Scones

John waved to the blonde manageress of the Lyons Corner House. “Mavis, this is Mr Bracken who works for the Prime Minister. Thank you so much for our tea and fresh scones.” “Oh sir, anything I can do to help,” the blonde woman curtsied. “Mr Churchill is a wonderful man. My uncle in Stepney died in the bombing. Mr Churchill, bless him, put his arm round my Mum and said the whole of Britain was thinking of her. It meant so much to her.”

Monday, 24 November 2014

Sowerbutt's Message

“Did well with the Ghost’s wireless message last week, John. Just had a signal from our Admiral Andy - Cunningham - that the Eyetie ships went off in the wrong direction and a couple of ours got through to Piraeus with vital supplies for the brave Greek Army,” Bracken said. “Thank you, sir,” the slight military man smiled. “Tricky game, keeping the enemy fooled. Can’t burn your bridges on one operation, no matter how important, or you’ll jeopardise the next.”

Sowerbutt's Scandal

The King slammed his hand on the desk. “Our b-brothers. Cannot keep it buttoned up, don’t you know. David with his married women and George with any available lady. Socialites, charladies, even a damn master’s wife at Osborne. What is it, Winston, the curse of the House of Windsor. After David’s fun and games, another public scandal could bring down our throne.”

Sowerbutt's Photographs

The King put his head in his hands. “Dear David. What has our b-brother done now? We thought he was safe on the other side of the Atlantic.” Churchill shook his head. “No Sire, not the Duke of Windsor. His Royal Highness, the Duke of Kent.” He opened a buff folder containing two photographs. Eyes widening in amazement, the King got to his feet. As if in a trance, he gulped his brandy and refilled his glass. “What in God’s name does George think he is doing with this American woman? Always these bloody Americans. What’s her damn name, Preston, Kiki Preston, isn’t it. Who is this other naked chap? Some Jerry spy, we should n’t wonder.”

Sunday, 23 November 2014

Sowerbutt's Set-Up

"Nero and I made it over to Whitechapel just in time. Lot of stoppers and reservists there. Some went round the back and Sergeant Le Clay kicked the front door in. Lot of shouting and a right kerfuffle. We waited for half an hour or so. Then McGaskie and the old couple who live in the house - pair of long-time Reds - were brought out in handcuffs and pushed into a police van. One stopper brought out a gun - Nagant, we saw it in his bedroom. Another stopper came out carrying a kitchen tray, would you believe. A small paper bag and a pill box on it; that’s what we left the white stuff in."

Sowerbutt's Bracelet

Sowerbutt pulled a small box from his jacket pocket, he had visited his jeweller friend in Paddington before just making the train at Kings Cross. Polly’s eyes widened. “A silver filigree and mesh bracelet, Jimmy? And these are real diamonds. It must have cost you an absolute fortune.” Polly stood in the middle of the lounge room, tears running down her cheeks. Sowerbutt would never understand women. “You like it, you don’t like it. I can change it.” “Of course, I like it, you big oaf. I love it,” Polly beamed through her tears. 
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