The Book of Blood Volume 6 The Last Illusion Part 24

The Book of Blood Volume 6 The Last Illusion Part 24

serenity through the remaining hours of the night, trying to puzzle it out, and a little before dawn he remembered the words he had muttered in the face of the delusion. Simple words; but oh, their power. 'I don't believe . . .'he said; and the commandments trembled. 183 It was half an hour before noon when he arrived at the small book exporting firm which served Suckling for cover. He felt quick-witted, despite the disturbance of the night, and rapidly charmed his way past the receptionist and entered Suckling's office unannounced. When Suckling's eyes settled on his visitor he started from his desk as if fired upon. 'Good morning,' said Ballard. 'I thought it was time we talked.' Suckling's eyes fled to the office-door, which Ballard had left ajar. 'Sorry; is there a draught?' Ballard closed the door gently. 'I want to see Cripps,' he said. Suckling waded through the sea of books and manu- scripts that threatened to engulf his desk. …