The Prime Minister Waits in Tense Silence

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The Prime Minister, waiting for a phone call from a foreign President, reflects on the political pressures he faces and the recent catastrophic events plaguing the country. These include a collapsed bridge, two well-publicized murders, a hurricane, and the erratic behavior of Junior Minister Herbert Chorley. The Prime Minister feels the weight of these accusations, believing they are neither fair nor justified.