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Caron: [on phone] Yes, Washington, I know it's seven o'clock there, it's midnight here!
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[Caron calls London, Assistant Commisioner Mallinson at 3:58 in the morning]
Mallinson: I don't wish to sound rude, Inspector, but wouldn't it be better if this sort of routine inquiry could be conducted through the proper channels, preferably when we're all awake?
Caron: Yes, I'm sorry Mr. Mallinson, but it is very urgent. Commissioner Lebel didn't wish to make a formal request; he was rather hoping that you'd cooperate with us unofficially.
Mallinson: All right, I'll take the Commissioner's call at... 08:30, you say? Fine. Good night.
[hangs up]
Mallinson: What's left of it...
Mallinson's Wife: Who was that, dear?
Mallinson: The Old Boy Network.
Alan Badel
Extended Reading
