The Road of Excess. Ingrid Winterbach
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We could have sorted them out in no time at all. Dumped them somewhere in the Valley of a Thousand Hills. No cock would have crowed about it afterwards. Believe me. Once the two favourites have been removed, you’ll stand a much better chance of winning.”
“Bubbles, this isn’t exactly about winning and losing,” he says.
“To be included. Whatever. I thought this was important for you.”
“It is important for me.”
“Fate played into your hands but you didn’t take the gap! You could’ve shown those buggers who’s the boss. A small show of strength. Then they’ll capitulate, withdraw, and disappear with their tails between their legs over the nearest hill.”
“Bubbles,” he says. “Goodbye. I have work to do.”
Just before he closes the door, she calls out: “I need a lift if you’re going into town anytime soon.”
Without a word he closes the door. Locks it.
He gives Mrs Sekete an accusing look before going up the stairs to his studio. But she takes no notice of him. Singing on, she continues with her daily tasks. Je-su, Je-su, she sings, with pious and energetic surrender. Even through the closed door, her voice is clearly audible. He should be able to join in with her. Together they should be singing a two-tone song in honour of Je-su, their Redeemer and Saviour.
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