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Sandra Wagner-Wright
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Two Coins: A Biographical Novel (Women of Determination and Courage)
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Mr. Wilson's Dilemma
Mr. Fish and Mr. Wilson are going to the Female Mission to assist in student examinations. Mr. Fish starts the conversation. Mr. Hastie is the third speaker. His irritation is clear. Mr. Hastie thinks he should manage the Female Mission. Miss Pigot claims she doesn't need any help. From Mr. Hastie's perspective, she does need help, because she frequently asks for assistance. But what she sees as collegiality, Mr. Hastie views as proof she can't cope. And Mr. Wilson will be caught in the middle. Mr. Hastie is his boss; Miss Pigot is his friend. What a muddle.
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Two Coins: A Biographical Novel (Women of Determination and Courage)
“Mr. Wilson, when shall we leave for the Female Mission?”
“About half past ten should get us there in plenty of time,” Mr. Wilson answers.
“I don’t know why you gentlemen persist in doing that woman’s job for her. Miss Pigot claims to run the Female Mission without assistance, when in fact she couldn’t do anything if you two weren’t always going over to teach or do accounts. What is it you’re doing today?” I ask.
“Assisting with the oral examinations for the Upper School. They’re the fee-paying students.” Mr. Wilson explains as if I don’t know.
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