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See those buses over there.” I followed his pointing finger. “Someone from one of those buses can teach you to read.” “So those buses are going to…verity (53)in story • 7 years agoThe Road Map To Success;13“I’m an orphan,” I assured Bala, my face still blank. So wildly was my heart beating that I thought I heard my bones rattle. I was filled with revulsion and fear. But to save my life, I didn’t…
