Kelly rushed. Gertrude made herself the hero and expert. Greg evaded the question. Wilma always licked her lips and nodded.
My boss was fond of puffing up the evidence: "A number of parents have called..." only to find out one parent had called. "Teachers from the [elite girls school] said they heard" meant the secretary, a school mom.
I love the phrase "puffing up the evidence." I think I'm fond of doing that as well.
ReplyDeleteI think I know Gertrude.
ReplyDeleteSuch posturing and politics...
ReplyDeleteArrrrgh.
ReplyDeleteSounds like our current president.
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