And Thereby Hangs A Tale by Archer Jeffrey

Author:Archer, Jeffrey [Archer, Jeffrey]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Mystery, Collections
ISBN: 9780230531451
Publisher: MacMillan
Published: 2010-01-02T00:00:00+00:00

‘The committee will see you now, Mr Chapman,’ said the club steward, interrupting his thoughts.

Diana had decided to wait in the car, as she assumed the interview wouldn’t take long. After all, every member of A€ery membpasÁf A€ery m the committee had known Robin for over twenty years. But after half an hour she began to glance at her watch every few minutes, and couldn’t believe that Robin still hadn’t appeared an hour later. She had just decided to go in and ask the steward what was holding her husband up when the clubhouse door swung open and Robin marched out, a grim look on his face. She jumped out of the car and ran towards him.

‘Anyone who wishes to reapply for membership cannot hope to be elected for at least another fifteen years,’ he said, walking straight past her.

‘Are there no exceptions?’ asked Diana, chasing after him.

‘Only for the new president,’ said Robin, ‘who will be made an honorary life member. The rules don’t seem to apply to him.’

‘But that really is so unfair,’ said Diana, bursting into tears. ‘I shall personally complain to the new president.’

‘I’m sure you will, my dear,’ said Robin, taking his wife in his arms. ‘But that doesn’t mean I’ll take any notice.’

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