Lauren Tower

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“The Many Pennies” by Lauren Tower

Submitted to Contest #266

“Want an Almond Joy?” the taxi driver said, leaning back toward me and shuffling through the bag––a monstrously large collection of little blue wrappers.“That’s very nice of you,” I mumbled, nodding my head. When I realized he didn’t see––he was looking straight ahead––I said, “yes, please,” so softly I could barely hear my own voice. I leaned toward the driver so he wouldn’t have to turn around. “Thank you very much.”As I nibbled at the Almond Joy, the driver scooped three more candies for himself. Plopped them in his mouth all at the same ...

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