“Everything all right here, Murphy?” Mr Golden had a high thin voice.
“Yes, sir, we’re getting your reports out. I’ll have the special one for you this afternoon.”
“That’s good. I really need that report. That’s an important one. Some of our big steel clients are interested in it. I know you’ve done a good job on it.” There was almost a threat in his voice. It was well known that the two did not like each other.
“Well, I’ve got our best girl, I’ve got Caroline here typing it.” He waved at Caroline who looked up and smiled at Mr Golden who smiled back at her. Richard Kuppelton wondered what Mrs Golden was like.
“I’m sure she’ll do a good job. How’s that aircraft stock report coming?”
“Kuppelton’s doing it.” Mr Murphy pointed to him.
Mr Golden nodded. “I’ll be interested to see it.” Richard Kuppelton copied figures quickly.
“Should be a good survey,” said Mr Murphy. “Is there going to be a board meeting this morning? You said they hadn’t decided earlier.”
“Oh, yes, I almost forgot; there’ll be a meeting at eleven-thirty.” Mr Golden had an irritatingly brusque manner.
“Fine,” said Mr Murphy and he made a note of it on the pad on his desk.