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Take this detail: superstitious times in a village whose oldest inhabitant could remember the plague, carried by vermin, which had wiped out three quarters of their population. Look how it changes depending on the style... Report: Only 80 years ago, 75% of Malsam's population was killed in a similar plague (it was also spread by rodents). The oldest inhabitant of the village, Jenny Jackson (96), has now witnessed both disastrous events. Letter: And, how terrible! This is the second time such a disaster has struck. Old Jenny so gloomily told us how, when she was a child, three quarters of the town was killed by an almost identical disease. Three quarters! Can you imagine living through two such experiences? Speech: It is undeniable this is a tragedy. I accept that. But, it is a tragedy we can conquer, it is a tragedy that our ancestors in Malsam have conquered before. Three quarters of our people were struck down years ago. One quarter rebuilt this town. One quarter grew strong. They made us what we are today. Jenny here is living proof of our survival. Can we not repeat this positive? Are we not strong like they were? I |
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Interviewer: How does it feel to be watching history repeat itself? Jenny: (unsteadily) It's....it's...unimaginably hard. You see some things so terrible. You lose so many friends. You only expect that to happen once, you know? Interview: It is so hard. Jenny: (interrupting) Malsam is a good town, with good people. The Duvalls seemed kind, but.... |