But even as Logan reached out and clicked "Deal" to start a new game, the phone rang again.

"Ewing here."

"Hello, Mr. Ewing. This is Hasan Hussain, from the International group. Steve Aubrecht suggested I call you."

"Yes, he warned me you might be calling,"

Logan was unencouraging, while he thought, Points to you, Steve. Saddam Hussein indeed.

"Yes, very good. So can I come see you?"

"Now?"

"Yes, it's very urgent."

"Just what is this about?"

"It's extremely confidential. I would rather not discuss it over the telephone."

"Well, can you give me an idea what it concerns?"

Hussain lowered his voice melodramatically.

"Private placement Japanese government debt. I have a seller. There's a big fee. Millions."