The Argumentative Essay: Mrs. Harshony's

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Celestia read the final lines before tossing the document aside and letting out a loud yawn. Only someone as pretentious and long-winded as Mrs. Harshwinny could have written an eight page suicidal threat full of petulant complaints and mindless nonsense. She leaned back into the seat, listening to the rhythmic clang and clatter of the wheels on the train tracks as she allowed herself to smile and take a sip of her tea. It was humorous, really: The empty threats, the inconsequential claims, the somber regards to her well-being. Mrs. Harshwinny had made the claim of banning all princesses in Equestria from attending the Equestrian Games ever again. The ridiculous declaration made Celestia burst out in laugher. No princesses allowed to the Equestrian? Only a pompous, vacuous snit would ever make a request like that. …show more content…

Admired the countryside’s vista and the sunny weather. She knew what she had to do: Request a ban for Mrs. Harshwinny from the Games completely. But then again, that would mean no more entertaining herself with a dull pony. Rarely did she ever exploit ponies for their intelligence, but it would be a crime in her law and eye if she didn’t; that’s not to say Mrs. Harshwinny is a terrible pony; quite the opposite. Besides, it’s hard to resist the urge to laugh at her clumsy remarks and fumbling, especially her expressions. And no more small town gossip to defend her friends from, which was a positive at least. Then again, Celestia thought, even if she did have the decency to hang herself, it would save her the trouble of continuing to doctor something to rid of her, at least from her

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