Anthony Wall by The Eden Mission 2

Author:The Eden Mission 2
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Published: 2012-02-02T15:08:15+00:00

“As good as a signed confession!” Darren was grimly exultant.

Norman: “So what’s our next move, Darren?”

“I’m going to give the book to Ben.”

Vanessa: “What’ll you tell him?”

“The truth - about a saboteur who just happens to have the name of Ben’s attacker written down in black and white.”

With a trace of embarrassment, Yves pointed out: “Ben’s bound to ask how you got the book, why Curtis chose you. Which will lead on to other things …

like your, um, kleptomania.”

An uneasy hush enfolded them. Darren held his head in his hands. Eventually Gary spoke up: “We’re with you all the way.” Norman added: “Your probation’s over.”

On deck, the delegado took his leave of Alexander. “Adeus, Captain, safe voyage!” Shortly afterwards Sea Shepherd set sail for Antarctica.

By the time Alexander returned to his cabin, Ben had summoned and fully briefed the teachers. Maude Mimpriss was in a motherly mood. “You must rest, Ben. Otherwise you’ll suffer and so will The Eden Mission. What do you think, Captain Alexander?”

“Couldn’t agree more. In fact, I insist he takes a break. If necessary I’ll use the anchor chain to tie him down!”

Ben shrugged, wishing he hadn’t as the pain throbbed.

A timid knock at the door.

Alexander: “Someone see who that is.” Baggalley tugged the handle smartly.

Darren almost fell into him, closely followed by Susan and troupe. Darren blurted: “We - I - need to talk to Ben. Urgently.”

“Sorry. Not now, I’m afraid.” Baggalley was emphatic.

But Ben prevailed. “Let ‘em in.”

Exposed to the adults’ view, Darren lost his tongue. Ben smiled. “Say your piece, son, I’m listening.”

Darren hesitated. “It’s, er, sort of confidential, if you know what I mean.”

Lethargically Ben lifted himself from the chair. “Let’s go outside.”

In the corridor he kept his promise and listened. Until then he’d thought events had made him shock-proof. Nonplussed, he questioned Darren. “Are you certain? These are very serious allegations.” A chorus of confirmation. Darren thrust the black book at Ben, drawing attention to the most incriminating entry. Ben leaned against a bulkhead. “Incredible! You did right to come to me, Darren.” He ushered them into the adjoining cabin and told them to stay put. “I’ll be back in a while.”

For half an hour, Alexander’s cabin resounded to intermittent utterances of astonishment and anger. Assessing each page, Ben spotted Anilux, an old foe.

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