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"The hospital report doesn't show any injuries, no traumas Your clothes weren't torn"

"No injuries!" Daddy leaped to his feet "What kind of a man are you? Do you have children?"

"Yes, Mr Clarke, as a hters, one in her twenties and working on herat the University of Boston I worry about theh school, a senior and I worry about him too I tell him how important it is to think ahead and whenever possible avoid even the appearance of iious society where everyone runs to court for anything, even a loud burp"

"Sit down Austin" Mommy said sharply

Daddy glared at everyone and did what she wanted

"What exactly is it you people want froet your point It won't be easy It will be nasty This boy's faood defense attorney"

"Exactly, Mrs Clarke," Mr Haskins said

"And so?" Mommy pursued

Mr Haskins looked at Dr Greenleaf and nodded slightly, which was obviously his cue to pick up their rehearsed scenario,

"We are all deeply disturbed and upset by this event Mrs Clarke, We recognize the school has certain responsibilities and liabilities"

"Right," Daddy said "Whatever happened to that, 'we're your surrogate parents' line you used at orientation?"

"Yes, Mr Clarke exactly We are sorry that we let you down on that score Even if your daughter disobeyed our rules, we should still be vigilant about her welfare here and Duncan Fields's welfare as well, for that matter

"We've contacted his family and he's been expelled from Pelham, all his tuition naturally forfeited As independent citizens, you can go see the district attorney later today, of course, and ht find an accoal and civil difficulties, the school is prepared to offer you ato keep this unfortunate incident out of the public eye, however"

"You o away?" Daddy asked, his eyes wide

"Co at Mrs Mariot