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Hi there, everyone! Welcome to Words in Use 2 for lesson 42 of 504 Absolutely Essential Words.

“A Time for Decision”

Carl Brown walked wearily* from the bus stop, his thoughts preoccupied* with the day’s events. He had become accustomed to receiving the blame for his colleagues’* mistakes. He could remain complacent* when less-deserving workers were promoted* ahead of him. He could even maintain* an air of indifference* when the young man he had trained now snubbed* him. What he could not endure* was the ridicule of his fellow employees. His wrath flamed at the thought that his secret had been exposed. The legend of his honesty had died.

Carl Brown pondered* his next move. Should he resign* or take even more drastic* measures? His steps led past the wharf* where the ships were unloading their cargoes of fruit. He looked into the dark waters and took a deep breath. No, this was not a sin that could be erased. He heaved a sigh and determined to amend* his ways. Never again would he sign his ballot* “Carl Smith”.

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