Chapter 85 Unwanted Proximities!

• MR. HAWTHORNE'S POV
• "Thank you, Mr. Garret, for making the time to be here," I said, shaking hands with the man who had been instrumental in helping us gain access to this community—particularly the schools.
• It had been a long but productive morning. We had successfully addressed the teachers and students, reassuring them of our commitment to improving their educational system. Now, it was time for the distribution of commodities, a crucial part of today’s agenda.