Bundle Brent

But he'd been offended by their attitude, and swore they shouldn't have his ewe-lamb.

I always thought the whole thing was probably bunkum, but now it looks differently.'

"'That's it,' said Bundle eagerly.

"'You must be right, Jimmy.'

Eberhard must have offered his invention to our government.

They've been taking, or are going to take, Sir Oswald Coote's expert opinion on it.

There's going to be an unofficial conference at the Abbey.

Sir Oswald, George, the Air Minister, and Eberhard.

Eberhard will have the plans, or the process, or whatever you call it.

Formula, suggested Jimmy.

I think formula is the right word.

you'll have the formula with him, and the seven dials are out to steal the formula.

I remember the Russians saying it was worth millions.'

"'I think it would be,' said Jimmy.

"'And well worth a few lives.

That's what the other man said.'

"'Well, it seems to have been,' said Jimmy, his face clouding over.

"'Look at this damned inquest today.

Bundle, are you sure Ronnie said nothing else?'

"'No,' said Bundle.