When Life Is Hopeless

Gary had had a troubled life. He’d seen more than he should in his ten years. His mother took Gary and his brother away as the neighbours were regularly stealing their meagre possessions.

At his new school he took the day off to wander round the city. On his return he told his support teacher how he’d been fascinated by the Galleries of Justice museum.

“How would you like to die?” queried Gary.

“I don’t know . I’ve never thought about it.”

“I’d like to do one last job and get hung.”

The teacher was horrified. What could she do?