Diplomatic BaggageChapter 3 Part of the Household
Back in the Bentley, Sir Patrick and Gerry headed back into town. "I'm not sure that I understand the problem," Gerry began. "Surely we just need to explain things to the Minister, and then off we go." "Diplomatically it's more difficult than that, I'm afraid. Let's look at it from his point of view. He's the Trade Minister, you're a Trade Envoy. A transaction occurred. You can't just turn up and say you didn't mean it. Where would that leave your credibility? No that wouldn't...