In CM'squest for news, we sometimes find that certain people
23rd August 2001, Page 19
23rd August 2001
Page 19
Page 19, 23rd August 2001
— In CM'squest for news, we sometimes find that certain people
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are not quite as keen to speak to us as we are to them. Our reporters are used to having the odd phone call "accidentally" out off and to berg told "I'll put you through" only to be told moments later: "I'm sorry Mr X seems to have gone out for a while." Being persistent types, we keep on trying.
Last week, though, we were stumped by one particular operator—who we'll save from further embarrassment by not naming. On our first attempt at contacting the elusive boss we were told his car had broken down. Second attempt, "he's offsite today". Ten minutes later, "[think he's in a meeting". One hour on, "he's on holiday". Give that secretary a medal.