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’That won’t be necessary, Mr Maxton After only one day as a guest here I kneell the hotel is run My problem is that I own the Richistered surprise ’I had no idea,’ he said ’I assuhter would now be the owner’

’It’s a long story,’ said Abel, and he explained to Maxton how he had coroup’s stock

’Ile problem is a simple one, Mr Maxton What I really want to do is find the twohile Soood run for yourquizzically at his empty plate A waiter removed it

’Would you like some coffee?’ The sa to worry Abel

’And you say Curtis Fenton of Continental Trust is looking for a buyer on your behalf ?’

’Yes, he has been for nearly a month,’ said Abel ’In fact, I shall know later this afternoon if they’ve had any success, but I’m not optin - Aistic’

’Well, that’sfor a buyer Will you please keep me informed either way?’

’Certainly,’ said Abel

’Howyou to find the two million?’

’Only a fewbefore I can let you know my decision’

’Thank you,’ said Maxton ’It’s been a pleasure towith you’ He shook Abel warmly by the hand

’Thank you, sir,’said Abel

The waitress sain as he passed her on his way out of the dining room When Abel reached the head waiter, he stopped and enquired what her naive the naainst company policy If you have a coh to make it to me, sir’