:10:01
Morning, Hinh. Anything new?
:10:04
Oh, corruption, mendacity...
:10:08
I said new.
:10:10
There is a rumour
that the communists
:10:12
are planning an attack
in the north, at Phat Diem.
:10:15
One of your contacts?
:10:18
Yes, sir.
:10:22
And a telegram.
:10:24
- From the London office.
- Mr Stemins.
:10:26
He says the paper has conducted
a review of the foreign desk.
:10:30
He wants you based in London.
:10:34
Christ.
:10:36
I thought you liked London, sir.
:10:39
I do, but I like it just where it is.
I don't want to bloody go there.
:10:42
For what? A desk job?
:10:44
They probably think it's cheaper
:10:46
to let the wire services cover Vietnam.
:10:49
How many stories
have we given them?
:10:51
This year?
:10:53
- Yes.
- Three.
:10:55
Oh, shit.
:11:12
Maybe... I should go up there.
:11:16
- Where, sir?
- Phat Diem.
:11:20
It's not an easy place to get into,
with the communist attack.
:11:25
Send a cable to Stemins.
:11:28
Understand your current concern. Stop.
:11:31
Am working on a story
of major proportions. Stop.
:11:36
Suggest I remain in Saigon
until completed. Stop.
:11:40
Fowler.
:11:43
Which story is that, sir?
:11:48
I don't know.
:11:51
But I'm sure you know someone
who can get me in there.