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insect in the liniment, turned up and saw either one of them. He was also

cheered by the thought that he had still managed to remain armed, another
indication that he was completely trusted.
‘You can go through these at the table here or in my study. I forgot to mention
that the soundproofing throughout is remarkably good.’
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‘Then, I think it should be the study.’ Bond was already heading for the door
and Lee was behind him, moving with the great agility one often sees in very
big men.
As they reached the study, Chi-Chi appeared, dressed very simply in faded

jeans, a white T-shirt and a short denim jacket. Every garment was well worn
and anyone could believe that this was just the kind of thing she would wear at
the offices inside the old French Legation in Beijing.
‘Jenny,’ Brokenclaw glowed with pleasure. ‘Peter has suggested that you
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work in here. It should not take long.’ He placed the leather folder on the table.
Chi-Chi glanced at Bond. ‘I think we should have some clean paper and
maybe a calculator. I have been remiss. My own very specialised calculator
was left in the Beijing office.’

Bond was almost elated to see that she had regained her composure.
‘What kind was it exactly?’ Brokenclaw’s soft and soothing voice had taken
on the unmistakable tones of lechery.
So, Bond thought, that is only one of the reasons he wants me out of the way

for an hour or so.
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‘It was an HP-28S, an advanced scientific calculator. Very difficult to get
hold of. I feel most annoyed with myself,’ Chi-Chi answered Lee’s question.
‘I’m sure one of the Jericho operators’ll have one, or something similar.

Come, we can be quick, but you’ll see how ready we are to put Jericho into
action.’ He turned back to the door that led down to the dining room and Bond
saw the tiny shadow of concern cross Chi-Chi’s face.
‘Though it is most apt,’ Brokenclaw hovered by the door, ‘do you not think it

amazing that old One-Eye H’ang has used what could either be a Jewish or a
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Christian symbol for this incredible operation?’
Chi-Chi did not pause in her stride. ‘Didn’t you know, sir? When General
H’ang was very young, before he joined the Red Army and fought in the

Revolution, he was raised by Christian missionaries, and it was also a pair of
Christians who nursed him when he was wounded before the taking of
Beijing.’

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