The Destructors by Graham Greene. Diary entry for Blackie

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Blackie’s Thought

        Oh great! A new member comes marching a thinks he can just take over my gang, The Wormsley Common Gang? This is outrageous, an outer town kid, named T., and I mean what kind of name is that anyways, Trevor. Just because he seems wiser and lived a more luxurious lifestyle, still does not give T. the right to vote to change the leader or even to give out different idea’s for the gang’s function. He’s making me look pathetic! But he seems different.

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        Not like others. Trevor has a mind of his own; his enthusiasm able him to achieve his goals. Even though Trevor is an individualist, has a vision for nothing and is wantonly destructive, he has an insight on how to fulfill your ambitions. His nihilistic life creates marvelous plans of mischiefs. For the good of the gang, for the Wormsley Common Gang to become more prominent, Trevor is the one that shall guide us.

        I am having a mixed feeling of being a part of it. This isn't right. Old Misery’s place is going to be demolished, I ...

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