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Fawkes in the road #3

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...“Hmmmmph! Oh... alright then, 50p, but you’ll have to give me 50p change for this pound.”

“And where do you think a little girl of six like me is going to get 50p for change?”

“I couldn’t possibly imagine! Oh go on then, here’s a quid.”

“Cooo, thanks mister. See you next year. I’ll be seven. It’ll cost you a fiver then!”

The man walked on and the girl followed him.

“You’re not getting any more money from me” he said as she caught up with him. “And why aren’t you looking after your 'Guy'?

“Who said it was mine?”

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    Frenchie over 4 years ago

    Hahahaha! we have an smart woman entrepreneur in the making. Thanks for the belly laugh!!!

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    Neville Hunt over 4 years ago

    You’re welcome! 😀

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    Neville Hunt over 4 years ago

    Yes Frenchie. If he was a really good business person he would offer her a job immediately!

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    Neville Hunt over 4 years ago

    Thanks Drew. 🙂

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    Christopher over 4 years ago

    This little chickie needs to be shilling for the government. She could con people out of enough money to get the budgets balanced in no time!

    Wonderful read, Neville.

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    Neville Hunt over 4 years ago

    Thanks very much Christopher. I had fun writing it.

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