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A Proud Man—Full of Life!
He looks as though he’s drunk! He’s singing and acting. Look at the way he stands with his feet. He could be going to the toilet … no, he has some good news and he’s going to tell his friends!
Where is he? In the lounge room?
It’s hard to see what the weather is like. He’s standing with one hand on his chest and one on his side—ready for a picture! He’s very rich and likes to show off.
He looks lovely and Maria likes him very much! His name is Abigail. He has a family. He’s very happy to share his good news with his friends.
He looks like a proud man. There’s no one around. He’s got his best clothes on. It’s around lunchtime. There’s no noise. Maria likes watching him.
He thinks: “I’m clever. I look great and I have too many girlfriends.”
He’s an aristocrat. He runs to his friend’s house and gives his good news. His wife might kick him out because he has too many girlfriends—that happens when you show off!
We don’t know yet—trouble might be coming! His wife won’t be happy when he doesn’t turn up. This is a very ordinary place.
This story was created by Val, Maria P., Helen, Nicholas, Maria, and Giuseppe, Margaret at Mary Potter House, Calvary Hospital, on 4 August 2014.
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