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Creating David Ruwa ep52

The two mango trees on either side of the ground were still strong then. As he talked, Mr Maneno, facing the classrooms, he walked towards the mango tree on his right. Today, as I write this to you, I feel the mango trees represented the two thoughts; the two sides: to sit the exams or not to. He talked for quite a time and clearly, he was convinced enough by the time he said bye.

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