06 Educating Jack
“Extract from the Ragley School Logbook: Thursday, 4 November 1982 HEATHCLIFFE EARNSHAW PRESSED HIS nose against the window of Pratt’s Hardware Emporium and stared in awe at the Standard Fireworks Bumper Box. The lid had been removed to reveal the treasures within. It was early morning on Thursday, 4 November and excitement was building for the children of Ragley School.
‘Terry, ’ave a look,’ he said to his brother, barely able to contain his excitement. ‘They’ve got ev’rythin’ – Cath’rine wheels, snow fountains, a Mount Vesuvius, jumping crackers, a big Roman candle, an’ two big rockets.’ ‘An’ a Fairy Rain,’ said Terry, looking at the tall thin firework at the side of the box.
Heathcliffe grunted in disapproval. ‘Ah’m not too fussed abart a Fairy Rain. Y’allus get one o’ them, but all t’rest are brilliant.’ ‘But we’ve no money, ’Eath,’ said Terry shaking his head mournfully.
However, as always, the fire of optimism burned in Heathcliffe’s brave heart.
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