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It had become quite obvious, even to those who had voted for him, that the democratic process wasn’t working.
‘Oh dear ...’ Saffron said to her friends as they reached the town square, where a large and angry crowd was already gathered, ‘... I hope there isn’t going to be trouble here tonight.’
‘It’s not like you to worry about trouble, Ronnie,’ answered Claire. ‘You did pretty well at that dance - I wish I had as much attitude as you’ve got.’
‘Thanks! I reckon you’re fine as you are ... the thing is ... I never mean to push the limits - it just happens.
I’m really a total wimp, you know.’
Just then,
every face in the
crowd turned to look at
what was coming up the street.