The Faded Quadrant

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The whistle blew at four. Not a sharp sound. A long, dragging moan that cut through the soot. We stopped. Hands dropped to our sides. The air tasted of iron and wet coal. I looked at Jack. He looked at the gate. "Ready, Sam?" he asked. His voice was low. Rough. Like gravel under a boot. I nodded. I did not speak. Words were heavy. They caught in the throat. The gate was closed. Iron bars....

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