Later, that same evening, she ran. 

I think she ran alone. 

Later, she had early warning from 

  a hidden phone. 

Checked with the embassy --- 

  she might have been 

  a million miles away. 

Should I circulate her likeness 

  at all airports without delay? 

It was later --- 

  later that same evening. 



Earlier, we had had a drink or four 

  in some Kensington hotel. 

Hard --- it was hard to keep my mind 

  on what she had to sell. 

And with all business done 

  we took a cab --- 

  should it be her place or mine? 

Good security prevailed 

  and I was home just after nine. 

It was later --- 

  later that same evening. 



Now I want you back. 

Yes, they want you back. 

We want you back. 

My country wants you back. 



Later, in the wee small hours 

  there was heavy traffic on the radio. 

Scare at a channel port --- 

  small craft warnings to keep to shore. 

Lobstermen thought they saw 

  a submarine 

  half submerged suspiciously. 

Though I arrived too late, 

  I'm sure she blew a kiss to me 

  as the sub sailed out to sea.