''Yes,' she said slowly, 'it was exactly that. And then we have thathuge VAT bill, due for payment today, those guys'llpetition to have us wound up before you can say Customsand Excise. 'Peaceful? Yes, in the end. He had been unsureabout having it done, had thought in those first few monthsthat perhaps one day Louise might feel strong enough tohave another child.
' Octavia raisedher arm, waved at the waiter. 'That'swhy I asked it. It's lovely to see you. ''Well, I've hired a new MD.
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