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pulishin  \n*High Hills LLC*  \nCopyright C2013 by Chrys BrobbeyEmail:chrysbywriter@netzero.net  \nAll rights reserved.  \nNo part of this book may be used or reproduced inany manner without prior verbal or writtenpermission from the copyright owner except for usein reviews,research or academia.  \nThis book is pure fiction  \nNames,characters places,and incidents are eitherthe product of the author's imagination or,ifreal,are merely coincidental.  \nDedicated to:  \nAll those Voices of Reason who strive tomake the world a better place for humanity.  \n\"It is common sense to take a method and try it;if it fails,admit it frankly and try another.But above all,try something.\"  \n(Franklin Delano Roosevelt)  \n# The Author.\n\nChrys Brobbey is a national of Ghana.He is engagedin the field of finance,but has a keen interest in thewriting of poetry and novels.  \nHe is an alumnus of St.Augustine's College in CapeCoast and the University of Ghana in Accra,both inGhana.He also studied at the Antioch University inSanta Barbara,California,for a master's degree inorganizational management.  \nOther books by the author include the novels \"Life'sTwists and Turns\"and the“Bad Guys Good Guy\"series.His volume of 83 poems is titled“Dreams &Nightmares.\"  \nA preview of each of the books is given at the end ofthis book.  \nHis academic writings are published on the web at\"http://www.oboolo.com.\"  \n# Prelude.\n\nThis humorous story of the odyssey of a personifiedunit of currency is a satirical rendition.  \nWhat's better at capturing the foibles of society thana 'living'currency note that relates her observationsfirsthand in the present tense?The fast-circulatinglow value One Cedi note'sees'all the happenings inthe nooks and crannies of the country.Theembodied currency note serves a menu of strikingcommentary on the politics,economy,corruption,crime,alcoholism,culture and all that is ugly,aswell as beautiful,in the West African country ofGhana.The portrayal of contentious political rivalryis to a large extent balanced by the camaraderie andharmony depicted through the panoply of people ofdiverse ethnic groups at the open marketplaces andbus stations.The beauty of womanhood isportrayed through the young bank teller,AfuaMansa,though in a way tarnished through the greedshown by the conscienceless old moonshine vendor,Mama Faithful.  \nFull of drama,it is entertaining to sustain interestall the way,as well as thought provoking to raisequestions about issues that seem normal or havebeen taken for granted.The logic is to stir thenation's 'Muddy Waters';to perhaps stab theconscience of society at a reawakening.  \nhapepa1    charm at the Bank2On Wings like an EagleMoonshine Mayhen4Den of Thieves5Day of Reckoning6Not Again, Oh God!X工421303X  \n3  \nCharm at the Bank  \nThe intensity of the light hits me like a bolt oflightning as the bundle of notes is lifted out of thedrawer.I lie at the top of the pack,whether bychance or privilege.It is steamy at the 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