Bernie was in hospital. His wife said he collapsed when he got home. The doctors diagnosed a stroke. Ales
(HORROR) that the Peague conference, and the large number of protestors
expected to turn up there, was the last thing on her mind
Bernie Cook and his wife Laurs had been like parents to Alex since she arrived in London from Australia
four years ago. 'Aren't you a bit old to be a 72)
questions Bernie asked. Alex explained that 7
choice. She tried her hand at accounting, but found her office job was torture. Her three-year
communications degree was far more satisfying, but left her 74)
(PENNY) at age 28.
Anyone overhearing Alex and Bernie talking would never think there was a 30-year age
(DIFFER). His passion for debate kept Alex 76)
(THRALL) for
hours. Seeing him lying there 77)
(CONSCIOUS), so still and frail, was a shock to
Alex. Laura looked visibly withered, leaning over Bernie's face as if 78)
(FRIGHT)
she might miss something if she glanced away. She barely looked up long enough to give Bernie's iPad to
Alex so she could study his notes for the 79)
Alex pretended to feel 80)
the conference venue - Prague Castle.
(TRAINI? was the first of many
JOURNAL wasn't her first career
(ASSIGN)
(CONFIDE) as she hurried across Charles Bridge towards