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The Kid on the Stairs

George Chalmers

In Dundee's hungry 50's the 'kindness of strangers' meant more than the price of a bag of chips. Certain people became, what social workers term, 'significant others' in an ongoing socialisation process.

"Nuthin but whores an' comic singers," my qualified mother slurred as unnecessary bait to tempt a curious fish. One day in particular left its hooks embedded. ... (continues)

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