Soul Music - Scythe summor

'She's just some girl messing about,' said Skazz.

Susan stared at them.

'She hasn't even got a scythe,' said Tez.

Susan concentrated. The scythe appeared in her hands, its blue-edged blade making a noise like a finger dragged around the rim of a glass.

The students straightened up.

'But I've always thought it was time for a change,' said Tez.

'Right. It's about time girls got a chance in the professions,' said Skazz.

'Don't you dare patronize me!'

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Soul Music - p169