"Well, unfortunately, Mr. Valentine fell ill and will be back next year," Ms. Vandale said as she felt said for the students, "As for the ones that came in late, I'll let this tardy go for today but next time if you come in late, you will get a detention."

There was a rumour flying around the teacher's lounge that Mr. Valentine won the lottery. Unfortunately for Ms. Vandale, she was told a little fib. Since she was new, they wouldn't tell her the "truth". They were afraid she would tell the students.

Ms. Vandale saw Kirsten kissing Kaidence. She kept her jealously on the inside and decided to start today's lesson.

"All right class, we'll continue where Mr. Valentine left off," Ms. Vandale said, "Who has last week's homework to turn in?"

After a few seconds of pausing, Ms. Vandale continued on with the less. "If you have it, put it in this tray. If you don't have it, turn your text book to page 209 and we'll read Harrison Bergeron for today. Then you'll do the questions on the last page." Ms. Vandale said, "Also for homework, you'll write an essay on the story. More details will be given before class ends."