Irritated, fingers tap on desks, thumbs fidget, and legs twitch. Unbuttoned waistcoat man looks at his peer, a look of bewilderment on his face. Her brow wrinkled, she shrugs. They are informed that the constitution will be changed today, but what would such changes entail? They’re not informed about this. They are aware that a vote will take place today, but where did their leaders obtain the necessary number of votes?
The most popular ones among them, tight-lipped, well-titled, and dark-eyed, are also in the dark. Time elapses in hours. Their gathering’s purpose seemed to be as remote as when they were escorted into parliament.
Only after the assembly has adjourned is the proposed amendment leaked. Its discovery is met quickly with incredulity and indignation.
