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Samantha had told Dr. Ashworth that his detective was not only inept but was actually encouraging pranks because the pranksters were treating him as a challenge. Instead of blowing a fuse, Ashworth seemed to like the information. It gave him an excuse to fire a buffoon who obviously wasn\u2019t getting the job done. She was hoping that was the end of it when Ashworth pulled her aside after class.<\/strong><\/p>\n

I hoped my sudden anxiety didn\u2019t show. I was afraid any reason Principal Ashworth might have for wanting to talk to me wasn\u2019t going to be favorable. I joined him out of the flow of students rushing to their lockers. \u201cYes, sir?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI want to thank you again for informing me of Mr. LeClerc\u2019s unintended influence on the tomfoolery going on around the school.\u201d He looked around as if to make sure no one was in hearing distance. \u201cWhen I approached him to let him go, he had prepared a final report. He had identified the kingpin who was responsible for starting this nonsense.\u201d<\/p>\n

My heart thudded, and I struggled to keep a straight face. I was afraid my voice would crack if I asked who, so I waited for him to continue.<\/p>\n

He didn\u2019t seem to notice me holding back. \u201cIngrid Hoffman,\u201d he continued, \u201cAccording to what LeClerc heard students saying early in his investigation, Miss Hoffman painted the graffiti on the front of the building and followed up with several other practical jokes before I hired a private detective.\u201d He paused. \u201cIt appears I owe you an apology. I trusted Miss Hoffman when she accused you of spreading rumors about Mrs. Finch and Mr. Browning and was biased to believe her accusation that you had done the graffiti.\u201d So she was<\/em> the one.<\/p>\n

He continued, \u201cI\u2019ll see that she is suitably dealt with.\u201d<\/p>\n

That was it I was off the hook, and Ingrid was going to get hers. \u201cIf I may ask, sir, what do you have in mind?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ll have to confirm it with the superintendent, but I will probably suspend her for the rest of the semester.\u201d<\/p>\n

Much as I wanted Ingrid to be punished, I didn\u2019t think the offense justified that stiff a punishment. \u201cIsn\u2019t that a little extreme, Sir.\u201d<\/p>\n

He looked at me quizzically. \u201cConsidering what she did to you, I would think you\u2019d want a severe punishment.\u201d<\/p>\n

I shook my head. \u201cI don\u2019t know. Wanting her to be harshly punished merely seems vindictive to me I guess. And that\u2019s not me. I mean, wouldn\u2019t that make it hard for her to graduate with the rest of the class?\u201d<\/p>\n

He seemed to think about what I said before he said, \u201cWell, in that case I may reconsider my position. Thank you, Miss Pederson.\u201d He turned and walked away, leaving me standing there with my mouth open.<\/p>\n

\u2013\u2013\u2013 # \u2013\u2013\u2013<\/p>\n

Renee caught up with me on my way out the front door. \u201cWhat did the dictator have to say?\u201d<\/p>\n

I was still dazed. What had just happened? Had I really softened Principal Ashworth? It took me a second to respond.<\/p>\n

She studied me. \u201cWell?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cHe said that Sheerluck found out that Ingrid had painted the graffiti and had reported that she was also responsible for the majority of the pranks. He was going to suspend her for the remainder of the semester.\u201d<\/p>\n

Renee smiled. \u201cSounds good to me. She deserves it.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI don\u2019t know. You and I both know she didn\u2019t have anything to do with our practical jokes.\u201d I paused. I had finally realized that Ingrid was getting blamed for what I had done, I and Renee and Dwayne. I whispered, \u201cOh my god.\u201d<\/p>\n

Renee gave me and odd look and asked, \u201cWhat?\u201d<\/p>\n

I didn\u2019t respond. I was too deep in thought. Principal Ashworth was going to punish Ingrid for what the three of us had done on top of<\/em> what she had done. That wasn\u2019t right, and it wasn\u2019t fair. I had to clear her of our pranks. I mumbled, \u201cI\u2019ve got to do something.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat are you talking about?\u201d Renee was staring at me as if I had lost my mind.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe can\u2019t let Ashworth punish Ingrid for what we did. You, Dwayne, and I have to figure out a way to prove she didn\u2019t do our pranks.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s easy, confess.\u201d<\/p>\n

That hit me like a blow to the solar plexus. I couldn\u2019t tell if she was serious, but it shocked me into thinking some more. I looked around to see if Dwayne remained in the dwindling crowd of students. I spotted him talking to a couple of the members of the basketball team. I grabbed Renee\u2019s arm and pulled her with me. \u201cCome.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dwayne saw us coming. \u201cHi, what\u2019s up?\u201d<\/p>\n

I stared him in the eye. \u201cWe need to talk \u2026 privately.\u201d<\/p>\n

He turned to the other boys and shrugged, palms up. \u201cSee you guys later.\u201d Then he followed Renee and me.<\/p>\n

As soon as we were out of earshot, he asked, \u201cWhat\u2019s all this about?\u201d<\/p>\n

I scanned the area to make sure no one was approaching. Then I told him what I thought the problem was. He nodded and asked, \u201cWhat do you propose to do about it?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve been struggling with that. Renee\u201d\u2014I nodded at her\u2014\u201csuggested confessing. I don\u2019t know how serious she was, but I can\u2019t think of anything better.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dwayne shook his head. \u201cI\u2019m not fond of that idea.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cCan you think of anything better?\u201d<\/p>\n

He scowled. \u201cBetter than volunteering to be punished? Letting it be comes to mind. After all, if she hadn\u2019t framed you for the graffiti, none of this would have happened.\u201d<\/p>\n

I had expected something like this. I pressed the point. \u201cBut that would mean letting Ingrid be punished for what we did. Would that be right?\u201d<\/p>\n

He continued to scowl, but he said, \u201cNo, but I don\u2019t like it. Come up with something else.\u201d<\/p>\n

Renee joined the discussion. \u201cI feel really bad about this, but if Ashworth was going to suspend Ingrid, wouldn\u2019t he do the same thing to us? I vote for letting it be.\u201d<\/p>\n

I couldn\u2019t accept that. I had one last card to play. \u201cLook, I understand where you\u2019re coming from, but I consider this my responsibility. I can\u2019t let it go. Here\u2019s what I propose: I\u2019ll go by myself and accept full responsibility for the pranks we pulled. If he asks me who else was involved, I\u2019ll tell him it was all my fault and no one else needs to be punished.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dwayne had a final comment. \u201cI don\u2019t think he\u2019ll let you get away with that.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI couldn\u2019t live with myself if I didn\u2019t do something to make it right.\u201d<\/p>\n

His shoulders slumped. \u201cI guess we\u2019ll have to risk it.\u201d<\/p>\n

No, I\u2019ll have to risk it.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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