THE TELEPHONE IS A BUSINESS LIFELINE but it can drive you towards despair as we all know and experience from time to time. And away it goes: Ring, ring, ring, yet again.
“Terry Mclernon,” says I once more.
“Mr McLernon, this is Agent 66 from ASIC Internal Investigations Canberra Office. I am in Perth and need to speak to you. Can you come into our Perth office? I am here now.”
“No,” I say.
“Why not?” inquires the agent.
“Mainly because it is a sunny day the birds are singing the day is bright and I am off to Black Toms for a green tea and good company.”