Thirty-One – MoreHurdles
It takes some time for me to come down toearth. I have to hang onto those highs given to me via Miss Hastieotherwise I’ll sink back. I don’t want them just to be a memory.But it’s good that I can feel free of burdens for once.
It’s time for lights out. Miss Hastie’swords are still ringing in my ears. Mr. Cairns wishes us allgoodnight. We all reciprocate.
Just as everyone is drifting off to sleepJimmy Considine farts.
‘You dirty prick Conso,’Tobias calls out. ‘That’s goin’ to hang round all night after whatwe had for tea.’
Multiple sheets and blankets form fans. Thesmell is trapped. It goes from one end of the dormitory to theother. In layers. Michael opens the door. I think he has probablydone this in case someone suggests removing the cover over thefireplace.
