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‘We’ve had an offer of 900,000 francs for the property,’ said Max, ‘which is al to settle yet, as two other parties have also asked to view it The French agents are reco over a million francs’

‘If that’s also your advice, I’us ‘And if you close the deal, Max, I’ll fly over and sign the contract I’ve been pro Ruth a trip to London for some time’

‘Good It would be nice to see you both again,’ said Max, before ringing off

He phoned again at the end of the week, and although Ruth us appeared at her side, she didn’t have time to respond to his sentiments

‘£107,600?’ said Angus ‘That’s far better than I’d expected Well done, Max Why don’t you draw up the contracts, and the us put the phone down and, turning to Ruth, said, ‘Well, it looks as if itbefore we make that promised trip to London’

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After checking into a sus joined Max at a restaurant in South Audley Street that Angus had never heard of And when he saw the prices on the menu, he kneouldn’t have selected it if he had But the staff were very attentive, and seemed to know Max well

Ruth found the dinner frustrating, because all Angus wanted to talk about was the deal, and once Max had satisfied him on that front, he went on to discuss his other properties in Scotland

‘They seeus said ‘Perhaps you could check them out, and advise me on what I should do?’

‘I’d be delighted,’ said Max, as Ruth looked up fro all right, my dear?’ she asked ‘You’ve turned quite white’

‘I’ve got a pain downday, and I’ a good night’s sleep won’t sort out’

‘That ht back to the hotel,’ Ruth said, sounding concerned

‘Yes, I agree with Ruth,’ chipped in Max ‘I’ll settle the bill and ask the doorman to find us a taxi’

Angus rose unsteadily to his feet and walked slowly across the restaurant, leaning heavily on Ruth’s arm When Max joined them in the street a few us into a taxi

‘Good night, Angus,’ said Max ‘I hope you’re feeling better in theDon’t hesitate to call me if I can be of any assistance’ He smiled and closed the taxi door