live with my wife and cat in Woburn, Massachusetts, which is about 8 miles North-West of Bostonâ, he states quite clearly on his site.
Now Jack, Iâm not sure if I can see the connection between yourself and Tony. Perhaps you sent the wrong photo?
Bob
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From: Jack Thompson
To: Bob Servant
Subject: YOU MISUNDERSTAND
Hello Bob,
You are getting this all wrong Bob. I didnât say that was the exact lion, I only gave you a clue on how the lion I will send looks like. If you want to see the exact lion I will send you must give me time to take it and scan it.
So Bob my friend you donât need to worry over this. This is Africa and you well know these animals are sufficient here. My brother even rears acub thatâs a baby lioness in his house, so Bob expect the lionâs photograph later today. You havenât said anything about the money I asked for? Have you spoken to your bank? I donât think £1,700 should take long to send?
Thanks,
Jack
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From: Bob Servant
To: Jack Thompson
Subject: OK, I get it.
Hi Jack,
Thanks so much for putting my mind at rest and letting me know what a lion looks like. I have seen them in the past, in books and suchlike, so already had a fair idea but you have really helped me out there. For example, I had it in my head for some stupid reason that lions wore spectacles.
I look forward to seeing the photo of the actual lions. I just popped my head over the garden wall and had a word with Frank. He was busy cleaning out his Flamingo cage but he did say that he is very, very excited about getting hold of these lions. He has asked me to pass on a few questions â
Are they male or female?
Are they in good physical condition?
Do they talk?
Thank you my friend, and donât worry, I have booked in to see the bank manager tomorrow morning,
Bob
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From: Jack Thompson
To: Bob Servant
Subject: URGENT
Hello Bob,
Hope fine.
Answer to the questions.
1. The lions are all male lions and are very healthy.
2. I donât think I have ever seen a lion that talks.
I donât know if you are also interested in leopards cause my friend worksin the Government Zoo and he could find a leopard for you? Remember to speak to your bank tomorrow.
Thanks,
Jack
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From: Bob Servant
To: Jack Thompson
Subject: Leopards
I have spoken to Frank. He will take two leopards as long as they are friendly, and one elephant if you can get it? Frank is sure that he saw a talking lion on the television once. He thinks it was either on Songs of Praise or Bullseye. He says it reminded him of Jim McLean, the old Dundee United manager. Are you sure you canât get one?
I am going to the bank in two hours,
Bob
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From: Jack Thompson
To: Bob Servant
Subject: URGENT
Hello Bob,
Hope fine. I can get you two leopards. They are both not adults. I will try and see if the elephant will be possible and will see what I can do for the lion. When you are back from bank mail me and tell me when you are sending the money.
Thanks,
Jack.
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From: Bob Servant
To: Jack Thompson
Subject: The Full List
Jack,
How are you my friend? Frank just called, he will take the following â
4 lions, 2 leopards, 1 elephant, 1 alligator, 2 parrots, 1 hedgehog.
I said you might be able to get the two leopards and the elephant. How are you looking for the rest? And, of course, the talking lion? Frank has a good few quid. Heâs worked for me on various bits andbobs and Iâve always looked after him so I think we should put our necks out on this one and make sure the lions talk.
Bob
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From: Jack Thompson
To: Bob Servant
Subject: URGENT
Hello Bob.
From your mail I will only be able to get
4 lions
2 leopards
1 Alligator
The hedgehog, parrots and elephant