“Street food always tastes good,” said Alex, “I think it’s because you’re hungry when you eat it and it’s a small amount, so it’s more of a snack than a meal.” “True enough,” said Smithers, “whereas this is an absolute feast, Ralphie, where did you learn to cook like this?” “Up at university,” […]
“I should have said, I am sorry, I have to wear industrial-strength ear-plugs sometimes to get a good night’s sleep, as her snores can be loud, as you have found out, Smithers, old boy.” Smithers smiled and decided to brew some coffee as he realised today would be a long one. “The sun is […]
“Easier perhaps, but not simple, it’s far from simple, you mention “us” but I am not sure who “us” is. I wrote names on a piece of paper,” Tompkins pointed to the table, “and I am having doubts already about the loyalties of some of those people.” Ralphie looked at the names and nodded. […]
“Well, unless there’s not many of them. There can’t be otherwise our own ranks would have been depleted.” “I suppose,” said Ralphie, “but what’s their purpose, Tomcat?” “Foment trouble, cause us to attack East Europeans, who retaliate and then get thrown out of the country, causing resentment to rise, while our opponents watch […]
“I assume you would like Smithers to stay here and look after things, be a central point of contact for people?” said Ralphie. “Exactly,” replied Tompkins, “he’s good at that and doesn’t seem to mind not chasing around the countryside looking for the opposition, but that’s not his forte and he knows it. You […]
Chapter 5 – June 28th – Early Morning The next thing Tompkins was aware of was his head resting on the table as someone shook his shoulder quite vigorously. “Tomcat, can you wake up for a minute?” It was Ralphie’s voice and he sounded as though he had some important news. Tompkins […]
