Solomon Time by Will Randall

Author:Will Randall
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9789085241522
Publisher: For the Benefit of Mr. Kite
Published: 2001-12-31T16:00:00+00:00

Wuni, leaning heavily on his stick, his pipe clenched firmly between his teeth, looked up at me as I studied it.

“Mr Wu. He can help you but he won’t give his chickens to just anybody, y’know. You absolutely must say that I sent you and then he will make a nice price for you.”

“Oh, I see. Well that’s great; so where will I find Mr, er, Wu? Do you have a phone number or an address or anything?”

“No, but go to Chinatown and ask for him there. Someone will be able to lead you to him.”

“Right, so I just go to the capital and ask for Mr Wu and then someone will tell me where he is and then I will buy his chickens and come back with them.”

I fear at this stage I let a note of sarcasm creep into my voice.

“What other choice have you got, old boy? What other choice?”

“Yes, well, I see.”

I woke the others and, yawning, they thanked him for tea.

“Do pop in again anytime; so interesting to talk to you, Wilf.”

I looked back and waved at Wuni and Muriel, who dwarfed him now as she stood at his side. They raised their hands in farewell. As we meandered back slowly to the sea, I shook my head in disbelief. The whole thing was farcical. Did he really think that I was going to hike all the way to Honiara to try and find a Chinese man on the off-chance that he might have some chickens for sale? It was ridiculous. He must think I was stark staring mad.

“Come on, old boy!” laughed Stanley from further down below.

Coming, coming, old man.

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