Chapter 6
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Two heads are better than one:
Council Announces co-mayors
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The town reacted with guarded optimism. A glimmering candle of hope began to flicker the harmony of the town might just be revived. Former allies began speaking to each other on the street, with an occasional “Merry Christmas” being muttered.
Charlie’s Barber Shop began receiving a slow stream of customers and loafers again. As Mr. Phillips, the local banker, walked by on his way to the post office he saw the chair was empty. He stopped and entered.
“Come on in, Rex.” the barber said, rising from the chair where he had been resting. “I’m glad to have the best head of hair in town in my chair.”
The banker laughed. His hair was thick and
