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The Whippersnapper
That evening, Father entertained everyone with stories and his musings about the impending presidential elections campaign, especially about the closeness in the public opinion polls between his favored JK McDougal and opponent Congressman Hollingsworth. Yet almost everyone regarded Father’s newfound interest in the congressman somewhat confusing. Eventually, Lady Chelsea expressed hers’.
“Goodness gracious, Father,” Lady Chelsea ranted, “what’s happened to you? Aren’t you all in for JK? I mean, what’s all this rage about the congressman?”
“Oh, my queen,” Father said, “sometimes life throws you a curveball, and you have to go with it or get rolled over. I’m just working through some things in my mind. That’s all. Don’t think anything of my little musings. I’ll wor
