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Sandra Wagner-Wright
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Two Coins: A Biographical Novel (Women of Determination and Courage)
Literature & Fiction
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"I need your help"
Mr. Hastie and Babu Banerjee dislike each other. Babu Banerjee publishes anonymous articles that Mr. Hastie interprets as an insult. Mary Pigot counts Babu Banerjee a close friend and Mr. Hastie a probable enemy. She wants to calm the situation, and seeks help from Mr. Fish, a recent arrival at Scottish College. He seems to have Mr. Hastie's ear. Mary invites him to visit and tries to enlist his aid. He says he'll do what he can but she shouldn't expect anything. I don't think Miss Pigot selected the best advocate. How can a new arrival persuade Mr. Hastie to modify his behavior? Mr. Fish would have little to gain and much to lose.
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Two Coins: A Biographical Novel (Women of Determination and Courage)
“More sweetmeats, Mr. Fish?” I smile.
“These are quite tasty.” Mr. Fish nibbles delicately. “We don’t have sweetmeats at the College.” He dabs his lips with his napkin as if we’re at a formal dinner. “You mentioned you’re in some difficulty. What service can I do for you today?”
“I need your help to stop this feud between Mr. Hastie and Babu Banerjee. Kali Churn told me he’s written another article,” I say.
Mr. Fish raises his eyebrows. “I see. What’s it about?”
“I’ve no idea, but it will escalate matters. I’m sure he wrote it because Mr. Hastie banned him from the Female Mission. Mr. Hastie has no authority to do that.”
“That’s not for me to say.” Mr. Fish reaches for the last sweetmeat.
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