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The Delegates’ Choice
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2019
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As always, the major issue facing the Mobile Library Steering Committee had been tucked away deep into the agenda.
‘So, gentlemen. Now the good news.’
‘Item 9,’ said Eileen.
Ted looked at Item 9.
‘Oh, my God,’ said Israel. ‘Ted?’
‘What?’ said Ted.
‘Oh. My. God!’
‘What?’
‘Item 9.’
‘What about it?’
‘Look at it.’
Ted peered at the agenda. ‘Aye.’
Israel read it out: ‘“Replacement of mobile learning centre vehicle.”’
‘What?’ said Ted.
‘Your van, gentlemen,’ said Linda, with some pride, ‘is going to be replaced.’
‘What?’ repeated Ted.
‘The van, Mr Carson, we’ve found the money through some Lottery funding and a new development grant.’
‘No way!’ said Israel.
‘Way,’ said Linda.
‘We can’t get rid of the van,’ said Ted. ‘There’s nothing wrong with the van.’
‘Now, now, Mr Carson,’ said Linda.
‘That van is perfect,’ said Ted.
‘Except for the steering,’ said Israel.
‘It’s a wee bit sloppy, just,’ said Ted.
‘Corrosion in the engine,’ added Israel.
‘Well? New engine,’ said Ted.
‘Clutch,’ said Israel.
‘Needs replacing just.’
‘Brakes.’
‘Yes, yes, we get the picture, thank you, gentlemen,’ said Linda. ‘Well, Mr Carson?’
Ted was silent.
‘When do we get the new one then?’ said Israel. ‘What’s it going to be like? What colour is it going to be?’
‘Well, actually, gentlemen,’ said Linda, with a further flourish, ‘we would like you to go and choose.’
‘What?’ said Israel. ‘You are joking!’
‘No. We are not joking, Mr Armstrong. We’re sending you to the Mobile Meet, so you can meet up with some of the manufacturers and—’
‘The what?’
‘The Mobile Meet,’ said Linda, ‘is organised by the Chartered Institute of Information and Library Professionals. It’s an annual event where mobile librarians can meet and swap experiences and discuss the latest technology. It’s a prestige event.’
‘Right,’ said Israel.
‘It’s in England,’ said Linda.
‘No!’ said Israel.
‘Yes,’ said Linda.
‘You’re joking!’
‘No. We are not joking. Again,’ said Linda.
‘That’s fantastic! You’re sending us over?’
‘Yes,’ said Linda.
‘Like on a business trip?’ said Israel.
‘I suppose,’ said Linda.
‘Wow!’ said Israel. ‘All expenses paid?’
‘Well—’ began Linda.
‘Whereabouts?’ said Israel. He could barely contain his excitement.
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