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Weekly Contest #338
They whisper around me, but I cannot hear the words. They’re still polite to my face – nodding as if to say good morning, nice weather today – but they never stay to chat. I don’t know what I’ve done. I feel so alone. For now, until Paul returns from his tour of duty, fighting for the City. You’d think they would appreciate the sacrifices we make. And even my darling child is not here with me – though I'm grateful to the Company for giving her the opportunity to school in the City, so that she can perhaps follow her dreams. And I 'm proud ...
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