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Understanding for Flash in the Pan


“Buzz, try again”

The refrain was getting old; he was getting ready to smash the computer screen. The test was harder than he imagined. He had been doing this job for well over three decades, now his abilities and knowledge were being tested.

If he didn’t know what he was doing by now he never would. Tests had never been his strong point, that’s why he took this job in the first place. He learned on his feet.

The days at the job were numbered, so much for only needing attention to detail. The results would not be in until morning, he decided to dust some bones one last time.

 His understanding was obvious in his work; the test would not reveal it.
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The word is understanding the limit for July was 150 words, this post is only 123 words.


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