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CHAPTER 4.
KILLER KIWI
That night Saffron’s mother, Angie, was in a much happier mood. ‘You know, I think I got somewhere today. I’ve been so worried about what is going on with Green Mountain, but I think I’ve found a way of helping,’ she explained eagerly.
‘I rang up an old friend of mine, his name’s Athol. I hung out with him and his partner - Patrick - when I was doing Architecture at Uni. You remember don’t you, Tom? They were such fun to be with.’
‘Yes, I remember them,’ Tom replied with a grin, ‘certainly much more fun than all those boring, straight friends you had.’
‘Well, anyway, Athol did Zoology and Patrick - we called him Paddy - studied Botany. What they’re doing now is contracting their services ... to organisations like "The Conservation Foundation" and "The Wilderness Society." I told Athol about Green Mountain and he seemed really interested. They’re coming to stay this week.’
‘That’s a bit sudden isn’t it? Can they spare the time?’ asked Tom.
‘Yes, Athol said they were between jobs - and I did tell them what a good cook you are.’
‘Thanks, love, that’s just what I needed,’ retorted Tom cynically. ‘When are they coming?' asked Charles.