Fools and Other StoriesNdebele evokes South African township life with humor and subtlety in this novel. |
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Page 133
... teacher Maseko was that dog . But how could anybody pelt teacher Maseko with stones ? Vukani heard another roar of laughter from the living room . But why did his mother have to show off at his expense in this manner ? That Friday , as ...
... teacher Maseko was that dog . But how could anybody pelt teacher Maseko with stones ? Vukani heard another roar of laughter from the living room . But why did his mother have to show off at his expense in this manner ? That Friday , as ...
Page 166
... teacher ? Isn't that so , Teacher ? Isn't it , Teach ? ' There was a triumphant gleam in his eyes that I found overwhelming . ' I cannot allow you to parade my private life in some train , ' I said trying to sound indignant . But the ...
... teacher ? Isn't that so , Teacher ? Isn't it , Teach ? ' There was a triumphant gleam in his eyes that I found overwhelming . ' I cannot allow you to parade my private life in some train , ' I said trying to sound indignant . But the ...
Page 264
... teacher Zamani , ' he said . ' Who was that brother ? ' ' I don't know , ' said the boy . He just found me playing in the street and sent me to give this letter to teacher Zamani . ' I looked at him , and thought of my son . But not for ...
... teacher Zamani , ' he said . ' Who was that brother ? ' ' I don't know , ' said the boy . He just found me playing in the street and sent me to give this letter to teacher Zamani . ' I looked at him , and thought of my son . But not for ...
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