Sunday, 4 May 2014

It Ain’t Isn’t



The Emily F. Norman Memorial Scholarship was very highly regarded and sought-after. The money was substantial, free accommodation, the works. But it wasn’t easy to get. After all, it used to be known as the “E.F Norman Gift for Proper Ladies Skilled at Oratory”. You had to give a flawless speech before an audience, including Mrs Norman’s descendant. Sally was expected to crush it as she approached the microphone.

“It ain't what you don't know-“ she began before Mrs Norman-Ziglar stood.

“Young lady, that is not the Queen’s English, thank you.”

Sally was lead away, crying something about a quotation.

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