I am the very model of a modern, civic gentleman. Bestriding the world like a colossus, honour and power are mine. I dine with the rich and famous.
These people understand me and I understand them. To coin a phrase, we have an understanding. Between friends, I share state confidences, and they reciprocate with offerings. This is the oil that keeps the wheels of the real world turning. The little folk we serve would never comprehend. So, far better they never know. And I trust you as always, to keep my secrets.
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Friday fictioneers is a weekly challenge set by Rochelle Wisoff Fields to write a 100-word story in response to a photo prompt. You can find other stories here
Neil MacDonald Author 
Dear Neil,
The first line gave me an earworm. 😉 The rich and slimy are in office, aren’t they?
Shalom,
Rochelle
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That’s because the first line’s rhythm is modelled on a song from The Pirates of Penzance: “I am the model of a modern major general”
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Yes, responsibility, honesty and empathy are dissolved by the arrogance of status and wealth.
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Quite an interesting character with a secretive nature and hush hush antecedents
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Thanks so much.
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I think a great deal of this well-oiled machine is being divulged to the little people as of late.
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And how the mighty are falling
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Annoyingly truthful. Nicely captured.
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Thanks so much
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Very à propos with what is going on right now. Well done, Neil.
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It was, of course, stimulated by current events
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That was rather clear to me 🙂
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Neil, I’m thinking of three of these slimeballs right now. Excellent and accurate pen here.
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Thanks so much, Lisa
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You’re most welcome.
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Such a linguist, you. Loving the alley image all adorned for Winter.
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Thanks for reading
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