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I Don't Want Criticism, a five minute freewrite by felt.buzz

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I Don't Want Criticism, a five minute freewrite
"What do you think?" she asked, smiling shyly. I opened my mouth and closed it again as she held up her hand. "I don't want criticism," she said, sweetly. 

I looked at the painting (which seemed to be made up of various layers of black paint) and looked back at her. 

"I think it's lovely," I squeaked. Mrs Harmid's smile broadened. 

"That's so nice of you to say," she said. "Do you want to buy it?" 

I almost choked on my shock. I took a deep breath. 

"I don't think I can afford it, Mrs Harmid. I don't earn very much." Her smile faltered. 

"Is that a criticism?" I thought quickly. 

"No, madam," I blathered. "You pay me the correct amount for the level of skill I have. It is not your fault if I am not qualified." 

She looked at me, trying to detect if I was being cheeky or sarcastic. Deciding that I lacked the wit for such deceitfulness, she smiled.

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