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Weekly Contest #285
Edna twirls the twisted phone cord, tries to subdue the stubborn coils—this is even worse than untangling her own graying braid. She promises herself she won’t let her nerves stop her this time. How on earth can this cord be so tangled up when it’s barely ever used? The greasy, dusty surface of the heavy phone is off-putting. It isn’t easy to touch it, let alone pick it up. But this reluctance can be overcome by the application of will. She needs to make the call. No more excuses. Dirt encroaches, despite her vigilance. She always vacu...
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