Rubbed Raw (47 page)

Patsy was silent. But the walls had heard it this time and the pillars carried tales to matron.

I was being watched. Nobody said anything till I told Patsy about how the music teacher was playing doll with the priest from the boy’s school.

This time, our secret became open discussion. Silence broke, and I was called aside to report what I had seen.

I remained silent. After all, I only spoke to Patsy about my secrets.

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