210 Pieter Lawrence Blake insisted, can’t decide this without the “Bill,” “we Prime Minister.” about it. I’ll put him in the picture. I’ll take full “Don’t responsibility You go ahead, Blake.” I will. one other thing,” Blake added, “Alright, police chief, Fraser, Champney wants him replaced.” “our Sacked?” “Fraser? it what you like but Champney wants him out of “Call here.” hope he knows what he’s doing,” said Bill. “I think he does.” “I Blake put down the receiver, concerned that the Prime Minister had not been consulted. Both he and Bill Charman would need some very good reasons for making the decision on their own. He rejoined the Colonel and told him the result. Champney explained that without direct telephone contact it would be necessary to get a man with a radio into the Campaign’s headquarters. you need to “If bring pressure,” he said, could emphasise our “you determination to clear the area regardless, and if it helps, you could also mention that Fraser has been sacked. That will give them something.” he your sacrificial lamb?” Blake asked. what are “Is “So, we left with? The usual blend of intimidation and persuasion?” sure you don’t need my advice, Minister.” “I’m waited as contact was made with the Campaign’s headquarters and was disappointed to find that he was again speaking with Erica Field. lucky to get me,” she said. just back from “You’re “I’m the Town Hall. You’re not just a traitor, Blake Evans, you’re
210 Pieter Lawrence “Bill,” Blake insisted, “we can’t decide this without the Prime Minister.” “Don’t about it. I’ll put him in the picture. I’ll take full responsibility You go ahead, Blake.” “Alright, I will. one other thing,” Blake added, “our police chief, Fraser, Champney wants him replaced.” “Fraser? Sacked?” “Call it what you like but Champney wants him out of here.” “I hope he knows what he’s doing,” said Bill. “I think he does.” Blake put down the receiver, concerned that the Prime Minister had not been consulted. Both he and Bill Charman would need some very good reasons for making the decision on their own. He rejoined the Colonel and told him the result. Champney explained that without direct telephone contact it would be necessary to get a man with a radio into the Campaign’s headquarters. “If you need to bring pressure,” he said, “you could emphasise our determination to clear the area regardless, and if it helps, you could also mention that Fraser has been sacked. That will give them something.” “Is he your sacrificial lamb?” Blake asked. “So, what are we left with? The usual blend of intimidation and persuasion?” “I’m sure you don’t need my advice, Minister.” waited as contact was made with the Campaign’s headquarters and was disappointed to find that he was again speaking with Erica Field. “You’re lucky to get me,” she said. “I’m just back from the Town Hall. You’re not just a traitor, Blake Evans, you’re
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