said, “Well Lynne, this is the first time you have had to
go to the principal’s office!”

“Yeah, great way to start a day. You know the routine
Mary, can you take over the class for a few minutes?”

Mary replied, “No problem, Sam and I will take care of
business, right Sam?”

I left the room with Mr. Storey and we walked through
the halls, moving swiftly in and out of the teenage
traffic.

“Hey, Mrs. M. What’s happening? You in trouble
again?” A short boy with a broad smile and dark hair