Tall Poppies
“‘Do you recall that New Products was working on a drug, Bz8?’ ‘The slimming pill,’ Elizabeth said.
‘Yeah. That drug was a bust, but the research on it turned up some interesting side effects.’ ‘Part of the pill components were vitamins,’ Tony said, ‘intended to replace lost nutrients if the appetite suppressant stopped the punters eating. B-z8 failed toxicity tests, meaning-it poisoned the system—’ ‘I know what toxicity means, Daddy.’ Daddy! Speaking quickly to cover her annoyance, Nina ploughe...d on. ‘Vitamins may be the next big thing in retail. Along with bottled mineral water and keep-fit, we think they’re going to be the craze of the eighties. We were hoping you could help.’ ‘So was I, but every time I came up with an idea - for anything - you refused to look at it.’ Elizabeth held the American’s gaze and saw the dark pupils flash, Nina’s lush beauty spiced with anger.
There was a pause. Elizabeth saw Nina glance at Tony, but her father looked blank.MoreLess
‘Yeah. That drug was a bust, but the research on it turned up some interesting side effects.’ ‘Part of the pill components were vitamins,’ Tony said, ‘intended to replace lost nutrients if the appetite suppressant stopped the punters eating. B-z8 failed toxicity tests, meaning-it poisoned the system—’ ‘I know what toxicity means, Daddy.’ Daddy! Speaking quickly to cover her annoyance, Nina ploughe...d on. ‘Vitamins may be the next big thing in retail. Along with bottled mineral water and keep-fit, we think they’re going to be the craze of the eighties. We were hoping you could help.’ ‘So was I, but every time I came up with an idea - for anything - you refused to look at it.’ Elizabeth held the American’s gaze and saw the dark pupils flash, Nina’s lush beauty spiced with anger.
There was a pause. Elizabeth saw Nina glance at Tony, but her father looked blank.MoreLess
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