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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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Two Women on a Collision Course
Mr. Wilson and several others are at a student Prize Distribution waiting in the sun to have their photo taken. The photographer fiddles with his equipment and Miss Pigot is nowhere to be found. Finally the photo is done and Mr. Wilson goes to the refreshment table. I imagine him in a slightly annoyed but relaxed state of mind. He gazes into the crowd and sees a crisis about to happen. He knows about the feud between Miss Pigot and Miss Smail. He knows Miss Pigot evicted Miss Smail from the mission complex. A scene is about to take place, and there's nothing Mr. Wilson can do to stop it. Have you ever seen two people on a collision course?
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Two Coins: A Biographical Novel (Women of Determination and Courage)
“Miss Pigot,” I shout. “We’re standing in the sun waiting for you.”
Finally, she arrives and the photographer immortalizes our image for countless missionary publications at home.
“Miss Pigot,” I say, as the students move into the shade, “I know it wasn’t intentional, but it was inconsiderate of you to keep everyone standing in the sun.”
Miss Pigot looks flustered. “I’m so sorry, but I couldn’t wait for the picture when there are so many details. Forgive me?”
Miss Pigot has a way about her. An artless lack of awareness. She didn’t leave us in the sun; she went to make Mr. Thomson welcome. “Nevermind, Miss Pigot. I’m going to the refreshment table.”
I get myself a glass of iced tea and watch the growing crowd. Oh dear! Mr. Gillan is at the gate with Miss Smail and Mrs. Walker. I drop my glass and rush to the entry gate. Too late.
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