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o then when the class was finally quiet, I suddenly noticed they were all looking towards the door. I turned to the door and what do you know? That kid whom I had just kicked out was making funny faces in the window!”

Miriam’s voice floated over my head, blending with the rustle of leaves and the distant sound of a car honking. I dragged my feet along to keep up with her quick stride.

“Devoiry?”

“Hmm?”

“What did I just say?”

I blinked. “Uh, you were talking about school?”

“What about?”

I blinked quickly. “Uh, something about your principal? The new plan book system?”