Mike Dixon

Under different circumstances, David would have smiled.
Davo had become Dave then David and Humphles was now
Dr Hansen. If it weren‟t serious, it would be comical. He
glanced at Humphrey who was staring into space.
„Our own communications link has malfunctioned.‟
Janet pointed to the soggy satellite phone that Humphrey
had retrieved from his pocket.
„Noelene can brief you on the procedures necessary to
gain access to the communications centre at the farmhouse.
Having gained access, Dr Hansen can pursue our secondary
objective, which is to establish a link with Canberra.‟
Humphrey nodded his agreement.
„Noelene and I will pursue our primary objective, which is
to cripple the aircraft of the opposing force and prevent their
evacuation from this zone.‟
Humphrey nodded once more. David guessed he welcomed
the chance to get well clear of Janet and felt the
same way.
hey set off through the wind and pouring rain. David
T wore a urea bag over his head and shoulders.
Humphrey struggled to keep dry beneath a black umbrella.
Both were ripped to shreds by the time they reached the
homestead and sought shelter in a shed beside the crocodile
pens.
Humphrey crouched in a corner and tried to dry his spectacles.
David took his binoculars from their case. Despite the
violence of the storm and Daryl‟s poor maintenance, the diesel
generator was still functioning and the lights in the farm-
house were still shining bright. David adjusted focus and
saw people inside.
‘They‟ll be the reinforcements Janet spoke about,‟ he said
sarcastically. „Two suits and a little girl.‟
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