Andrew walked down Manners Street and away from William Spain's office, unhappy at himself for speaking his mind. It wasn't his intention to be so forthcoming and he hoped he hadn't said too much.

More surprising was what had happened to Barrett, who was behind the attack? He didn't feel any empathy for the man, he had it coming, and if Barrett had received a beating, then it was well deserved. He thought of Ngaiti, his best friend.

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