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Alasdair Gordons Story

Alasdair Gordons

1956

The sun was pouring down, and the sweat was drying in a salt cake on my unprotected forehead. I was accoutred in full Scottish rig; kilt, stockings, brogues, jacket; and even a tie. I prided myself on looking both Scottish, and presentable.

A car was coming along the very straight road. I threw it a practised glance; too grand, the French equivalent of a Rolls Royce. But, it drew up a few yards ahead of me, and I broke into a run; this could be luck indeed. ... (continues)

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