Chapter 30 Stop It Now

Nora, the pretty helper, seemed a little stunned upon hearing Alexander’s question. “The swing isn’t that high, and the ground beneath it is cushioned. Plus, we’ve never had any accidents with the swings in school,” she answered. But Alexander continued to point at the railing of the swings with a look of contempt on his face. “Just because there has never been an accident doesn’t mean that there won’t be one in the future. Do you think a child would be able to balance and keep themselves on the swing if they were to loosen their grip while they’re high up in the air?” He then turned around to glance at the rainbow-colored tartan track nearby. “I took a look at the tartan track just now. Its corners aren’t fully covered with rubberized material, and it’s clear that you guys do not pay enough attention to the untrimmed weeds around the area. Some naughty kids might hide in the bushes without you realizing; what happens if a poisonous snake shows up then?”