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Jenny Rastall's second decision was forced on her as gustily as the first. To an extent she was getting used to Swaffield's telephone calls – the one word ‘Swaffield', then an instruction, then, instead of ‘Goodbye', a final ‘Bless you' which didn't sound like a benediction. So, on an afternoon in December, when she picked up the receiver and heard the surname, voice vibrant, she thought she was prepared.
‘I have to see you.'