MR. FRASER GRUNTED AND got up. He walked the aisles, collecting everyone’s essays, then returned to his desk, where he began reading the essays as though they together comprised a menu. He lingered over them, rubbing his chin, as though trying to choose between items in a restaurant.
Finally, he held up Kyle’s essay about Pablo. He gave a hoot of approval and everyone cheered.
“Yayyyyyyyyyy!”
Mr. Fraser then went to the door, removed the desk and ushered them all out, save Pablo. They asked if they could have slips to allow them to roam the halls between classes, but Mr. Fraser just snarled, so they didn’t push their luck or ask if they could get their phones back. He closed the door, and students in the hallway had one final glimpse of him, removing salt and pepper shakers from his shirt pocket.
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