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Ransom

9/9/2020

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“Alright class,” Madam Goodemen, the instructor, prowled the classroom as she searched for anyone daring to break the rules. “Let’s review yesterday’s history lesson. Amelia,” a girl of 16 rose from her seat, adjusted her pristine uniform, and long braided hair, before snapping her arms to her sides to keenly await her question. Satisfied with her etiquette, Madam Goodemen asked her first question, “In the year 2035, the government enacted a new policy called, ‘The Child Education Reclamation Project.’ This policy required all children to be taken, 2 weeks after birth, to be raised in government funded facilities.  Why was this policy enacted?”

Amelia taking a deep breath began her answer, making sure to enunciate each word as she spoke, “Madam Goodemen, in response to your question, ‘The Child Education Reclamation Project’ was enacted to ensure equal and quality education, for all children, from the earliest age possible. This policy replaced the public and private school systems, as well as daycares, which were found to be inefficient and discrepant among districts.” Without stumbling or hesitating in her answer, she found Madam Goodemen before continuing, “Madam Goodemen, was I sufficient in answering your question?” It was a wonder she hadn’t fainted from lack of oxygen, but even the idea of the perfect Amelia fainting, was impossible.

“Yes Amelia, you may be seated.” Madam Goodmen, showing even more pride than her student, began to walk around the classroom again. Amelia, dripping in demure and grace, sat on her seat while placing her hands on the desk, and finding her balance on the stool.


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