Bond assumed that this man would know the published facts of the Secret Service Vote. He said, ‘Under ten million pounds a year doesn’t go far when there is the whole world to cover.’ The teeth glistened under the neon strip lighting. ‘At least for the last ten years you have saved money by closing down your activities in this part of the world.’ ‘Yes. We rely on the C.I.A. to do our work here for us. They are most efficient and helpful.’ ‘As much so under McCone as under Dulles?’ The old fox! ‘Nearly so. Nowadays they are even more inclined to regard the Pacific as their own back garden.’
