Windfall

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'It isn't always as exciting as this. How would you like to go to New York? I want someone across there fast- someone who knows the ropes.'

Hardin looked at Stafford appraisingly. 'Yeah, Gu

'Something like that. I need you there; you know the business. With a bit of luck you could get to be the boss of the American end of Stafford Security.'

'Gu

'Go by way of London,' said Stafford. 'I'll give you a letter for Jack Ellis. Arrange for whatever expenses you need with him.' He paused. 'Talking of Los Angeles, I wonder what happened to Hank Hendrix – the real one?'

'I'll ask around but I don't think we'll ever know,' said Hardin.

When Hardin had gone Stafford felt tired and was begi

He made a mental note that the next time Alix appealed for help or advice was the time to start ru