With a nervous nod (aware of their hostility) he edges through the crowd. Crumpled cap is doffed meekly: the hated half-smile. Soon be time to clock in! (behind him a low murmur) One such Witness to his young disciple: He’s bent. He touched Hungarian Joe in the loading bay. They should take him away, and shoot him.
Reason for writing:
Another true story. Long holidays and no money.
Birth sign: Not entered
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