Jonas nodded. “Yes, but—” “Jonas, when you and I have finished our time together, you will be the new Receiver.
You can read the books; you’ll have the memories. You have access to everything. It’s part of your training.
“If you want to watch a release, you have simply to ask.” Jonas shrugged.
“Well, maybe I will, then. But it’s too late for this one. I’m sure it was this morning.”
The Giver told him, then, something he had not known. “All private ceremonies are recorded. They’re in the Hall of Closed Records.”
“Do you want to see this morning’s release?” Jonas hesitated.
He was afraid that his father wouldn’t like it, if he watched something so private.
“I think you should,” The Giver told him firmly. “All right, then,” Jonas said. “Tell me how.”
The Giver rose from his chair, went to the speaker on the wall, and clicked the switch from OFF to ON.
The voice spoke immediately. “Yes, Receiver. How may I help you?”
“I would like to see this morning’s release of the twin.” “One moment, Receiver. Thank you for your instructions.”
Jonas watched the video screen above the row of switches. Its blank face began to flicker with zig-zag lines;
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