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“No, Dick, this time it’s my turn to help you,” said Atkins “A report has just landed ontheir recommendations for the Citizen”

It was Arht sweat on his hands

“Their advice is that I should rule in your favor I’ to let you know that I intend to take that advice”

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wonderful news,” said Ar up “Thank you”

“Delighted to be the one to let you know,” said Atkins “As long as you’ve got a check for £78 million, the Citizen is yours”

Arhed “When does it become official?”

“The MMC’s recoo before the Cabinet at eleven o’clock this ine you’ll find anyone round that table objecting,” said the minister “I’m scheduled to make a stateed if you said nothing before then After all, we don’t want to give the commission any reason to reverse their decision”

“Not a word, Ray, of that I can promise you” He paused “And I want you to know that if there is anything I can do for you in the future, you only have to ask”

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“What is it, Heather?” he asked, looking up as his secretary entered the room