The Party
“When she arrived with Mr. Bark’s papers on the financial status of the council tucked under her arm, the other officers were already gathered around the large table in Room H-16. She recognized only three: Clair Hilrey, Bill Skater, and that football player everyone called The Rock. She knew of the latter because of the stories that had been circulating about his fight with the tall black guy. The Rock sat slightly hunched over in his chair. He had not played in Friday’s game. Sara heard the bl...ack guy had almost killed him.
Two adults were also present: Mr. Bark and Tabb’s principal, Mr. Smith, both sitting unobtrusively in one corner. They were there to oversee, she had heard, not to interfere. The promise of the principal’s presence was one of the reasons she had decided to come. She hoped to speak to him about allowing Russ Desmond back on the cross-country team. That lying Polly had been feeding her a line—there was no doubt about that—but she did feel somewhat guilty about having stepped in his way.MoreLess
Two adults were also present: Mr. Bark and Tabb’s principal, Mr. Smith, both sitting unobtrusively in one corner. They were there to oversee, she had heard, not to interfere. The promise of the principal’s presence was one of the reasons she had decided to come. She hoped to speak to him about allowing Russ Desmond back on the cross-country team. That lying Polly had been feeding her a line—there was no doubt about that—but she did feel somewhat guilty about having stepped in his way.MoreLess
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