A Most Wanted Man
A Most Wanted Man
“Brue began, signaling the familiar routine.
“Mr. Tommy,” Frau Ellenberger replied, preparing herself for another of their ritual exchanges. She was mistaken. This time, Brue was in executive mode.
“I’m pleased to say that as of this evening we shall be closing down the last of the Lipizzaner accounts, Frau Elli.”
“I am relieved, Mr. Tommy. It is high time.”
“I shall be receiving the claimant this evening after banking hours. That is his express wish.”
“I have no engagements ...this evening. I shall be happy to remain behind,” Frau Elli replied, with mysterious avidity.
Was she pressing to see the back of the Lipizzaners—or to meet the bastard son of Colonel Grigori Borisovich Karpov?
“Thank you, that won’t be necessary, Frau Elli. The client insists on total privacy. However, I would be grateful if you would exhume the appropriate papers and place them on my desk.”MoreLess
“Mr. Tommy,” Frau Ellenberger replied, preparing herself for another of their ritual exchanges. She was mistaken. This time, Brue was in executive mode.
“I’m pleased to say that as of this evening we shall be closing down the last of the Lipizzaner accounts, Frau Elli.”
“I am relieved, Mr. Tommy. It is high time.”
“I shall be receiving the claimant this evening after banking hours. That is his express wish.”
“I have no engagements ...this evening. I shall be happy to remain behind,” Frau Elli replied, with mysterious avidity.
Was she pressing to see the back of the Lipizzaners—or to meet the bastard son of Colonel Grigori Borisovich Karpov?
“Thank you, that won’t be necessary, Frau Elli. The client insists on total privacy. However, I would be grateful if you would exhume the appropriate papers and place them on my desk.”MoreLess
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