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Samantha had admitted to Dr. Ashworth that she had perpetrated several of the pranks that the detective had blamed Ingrid for. She tried to take full responsibility for them and keep Renee and Dwayne out of it, but they both showed up and admitted their parts. Ashworth had Ms. Farrow call their parents.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The first thing I thought of was being thankful that Dad was at work. I wondered if any of Renee\u2019s or Dwayne\u2019s parents were home at this time of day. I guessed we\u2019d find out soon enough.<\/p>\n

Principal Ashworth pointed us to the benches in the reception area. \u201cWhile we\u2019re contacting your parents, you can sit over there.\u201d He ushered us out of his office and closed the door.<\/p>\n

We sat and looked at each other, wondering what was going to happen. I realized that he hadn\u2019t said we couldn\u2019t talk, but I figured it would be safer to keep it quiet. I leaned toward Dwayne and Renee and spoke as quietly as I could, \u201cThanks, guys. That took guts.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dwayne retorted softly, \u201cWhat you did took guts. We just figured Dr. Ashworth would worm it out of you eventually, and we\u2019d be better off telling him ourselves. That doesn\u2019t look like it made a whole lot of difference to him.\u201d He nodded toward the closed door.<\/p>\n

We sat in silence for an indefinite time. I could swear I heard to class change bells, although I know it wasn\u2019t that long. I think we were all stewing over what type of disastrous punishment was coming our way considering that Ashworth had planned to suspend Ingrid for the rest of the semester. I had done the right thing, but it broke my heart to see tears running down Renee\u2019s face. I wrapped my arms around her and let her bury her face in my shoulder.<\/p>\n

Finally, Ashworth opened his door and walked over to us. \u201cNot unexpectedly, your parents were unable to get here right away. So you three have a few hours to think about what you\u2019ve done. Then you will<\/em> return with your parents when they come in at 7:00 p.m. this evening. Now, Ms. Farrow will provide you notes for your teachers and you will rejoin your classes.\u201d<\/p>\n

I wondered how much of our minds would be on our classes.<\/p>\n

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

Mom met me as I came in the door. \u201cHoney, what have you done?\u201d Her expression said she was really alarmed.<\/p>\n

I stumbled through a clumsy explanation of what had been going on and went to my room without being told. I sat down at my desk but left the computer off. It was all I could do to keep from bawling. I realized that I had jeopardized not only my own chances at a good college but also Renee\u2019s and Dwayne\u2019s. Worse, I knew I had to face Dad, and that scared me more.<\/p>\n

He surprised me when he got home. He apparently talked to Mom before coming up to my room. He knocked on the closed door. \u201cSamantha, may I come in?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYes, sir.\u201d I got up and faced the door at attention.<\/p>\n

He stopped about arm\u2019s length in front of me. Astonishingly, he wasn\u2019t scowling. Instead, he merely looked concerned. \u201cSo you\u2019ve really gotten yourself in a fix. Contrary to the Klingon saying, \u2018Revenge is a dish best served cold,\u2019 revenge is not something to serve at all. It only brings more trouble with it. I hope you can see that now.\u201d<\/p>\n

He sat down on the bed and patted beside him. I joined him. \u201cI\u2019m sorry, Daddy. I truly am \u2026 more for the trouble I got Renee and Dwayne in than for what might happen to me.\u201d<\/p>\n

A faint smile flickered on his face. \u201cThat\u2019s the reason I\u2019m not yelling at you, sweet heart. You did the right thing by admitting your fault instead of leaving Ingrid blamed with what you did, and I was especially proud to hear that you tried to take full responsibility. I\u2019ll see if there is any way to minimize the repercussions when we meet with your principal tonight.\u201d<\/p>\n

He stood and offered me his hand. \u201cLet\u2019s go down to dinner.\u201d<\/p>\n

We suffered through dinner in silence. I had absolutely no interest in eating. I simply shoved my food around on my plate. Mom kept looking at me without saying anything. Nelson watched me too. He started to ask a question, but Mom shushed him.<\/p>\n

At last it was time to go back to school. We met the Williams and the Lindquists at the steps to the main entrance. Mr. Lindquist frowned and growled, especially when he looked at either me or Dwayne. Mrs. Williams had tears in her eyes. Mr. Williams seemed to be dealing with it unemotionally. And Mrs. Lindquist kept cringing away from her husband as he ranted.<\/p>\n

Together we shuffled down the hall to the reception room. Principal Ashworth was waiting for us. \u201cGood evening. Will you follow me please.\u201d<\/p>\n

He led us to the lunchroom. I hadn\u2019t thought of it until then, but there was nowhere near enough room for all of us in his office. To my surprise all three home room teachers were in the lunch room, and they were all smiling. Were they there to enjoy hearing our punishment?<\/p>\n

Ashworth had the parents and teachers sit down and left the three of us standing. He took a position in front of everyone. \u201cLadies and Gentlemen, I have a few words to say.\u201d He beckoned Dwayne, Renee, and me to join him. Her it comes,<\/em> I thought.<\/p>\n

He cleared his throat. \u201dThese young people have presented me with a conundrum. They performed a number of shenanigans over the past month or so. A detective I hired found evidence that Ingrid Hoffman had perpetrated the bulk of them, and I made ready to exact a suitable punishment on her. While I was doing so I apologized to Miss Pederson for having accused her of one of the pranks. This afternoon Miss Pederson came to me and admitted to a number of the tricks that Miss Hoffman was purported to have engineered.\u201d<\/p>\n

He looked around the room. \u201cShe also told me that she accepted full responsibility for those pranks. However, these two\u201d\u2014He pointed toward Renee and Dwayne.\u2014\u201ccame into my office unbidden and admitted to assisting her.\u201d Once again he paused.<\/p>\n

\u201cTechnically I have every right and perhaps an obligation to punish them severely.\u201d He peered at me as if he was thinking in terms of fifty years to life. \u201cBut a funny thing happened. As this all came together I understood why it had all happened. I\u2019ve been a martinet and a pompous ass.\u201d He let that soak in. My mind was spinning. What was going on here?<\/p>\n

He continued, \u201cThe stunt Miss Pederson engineered at the football game thoroughly embarrassed me. I was so angry I would have gladly throttled the culprit. But when I faced that culprit and her laudable defense of someone who had caused her great pain and discomfort \u00ad\u2013 and then her co-conspirators came to her defense, I began to realize what this was all about. I at least bore some of the responsibility for what had happened, and these three young people hadn\u2019t done anything that really harmed anyone, not even me. I was embarrassed because of my own arrogance.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dad was the one who broke the silence. \u201cSo what are you going to do about these kids?\u201d<\/p>\n

Ashworth faced the three of us. \u201cThat\u2019s my conundrum. They did cause several disturbances, and they shouldn\u2019t get off scot-free. On the other hand the responsibility they showed needs to be recognized. I want them on my team. Therefore, I\u2019ve established a new position for this school. The three of them will be assigned to serve as teachers assistants in place of study hall for the remainder of the school year. Miss Pederson will help Mrs. Cable, Miss Williams will help Ms. Foy, and Mr. Lindquist will help Mr. Yoshimoto.\u201d<\/p>\n

I knew what the punishment was. We couldn\u2019t schedule last period study hall and leave school early. But compared to what he could have done to us, it would be painless and might actually be fun. I almost smiled.<\/p>\n

Ashworth looked at our parents. \u201cKids will sometimes get into trouble. That\u2019s life. You should all be proud of the responsibility and integrity your children have shown. I consider this matter closed \u2026 and please keep my admission to being a pompous ass to yourselves.\u201d<\/p>\n

He turned to me. \u201cMiss Pederson, could I speak to you and your parents before you leave? I have one last \u2013 call it \u2018suggestion.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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