Adam Smith

I missed the unveiling of the Adam Smith statue yesterday - much to my chagrin. Other duties forced a late cancellation but I heard all about it from my colleague Mr Milligan who was at pains to inform me I had missed a fantastic affair, extremely well managed with some very interesting people in attendance.

I was particularly miffed to have missed out on catching up with Michael Forsyth who, though it was popular to despise him when he was in office, was always unfailingly pleasant and thoughtful in his business with me. Fiercely intelligent, he knew what he stood for but respected the alternative view. I liked him...a lot, and when it comes down to the fight for the Union, as it surely will, I'll be glad we're on the same side.