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One of the beggars, a young man named Toby, began feeling the weight of guilt as he witnessed the devastating impact of his involvement in this charade. Concern for the innocent people who, unknowingly, were becoming poorer gnawed at him. When he hesitated in front of Felix while delivering a day’s collection, the memory of a kind-hearted woman who had given her last 500 naira tormented him.
Torn between fear of Felix’s wrath and the desire to help the townsfolk, Toby contemplated a course of action that would break free from this cycle of deception. He sought advice from Mama Esther, an older member of their group respected for her wisdom. Despite recognizing the danger of opposing Felix, Toby was convinced that change had to begin with someone brave enough to act.