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The office was silent. 'So, let me get this right,' (1) Alison calmly. 'Not one of you is willing to donate some money towards Mr Bartlett's leaving present.'There was silence again for a moment, then Deidre (2) up, saying that she (3) love to give a donation, but unfortunately her house (4) being painted that week and she (5) not have any spare cash at all. Alec was next. He was very apologetic and said that he (6) meant to bring some money to work (7) morning, but had forgotten. Perhaps tomorrow? Bettv said she (8) completely broke at (9) moment in time, and said she (10) not give anything until she (11) her pay cheque at the end of the week. Alison stared at them all. She (12) them how disappointed she (13) with all of them, and that she (14) remember their excuses when it was time for (15) to retire. She slammed the door behind her as she left the room.
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