human
Rosemary, said the principal, when she appeared,
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I know you have a great many last things to do for the fair, but I had to speak to you before the three o'clock dismissal bell. Fannie is ready to apologize to you before your class is dismissed this afternoon.
human
I quite understand, went on Mr. Oliver,
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Oh, I didn't mind, really I didn't! cried Rosemary quickly.
human
I'd rather Fannie didn't say anything, Mr. Oliver. Honestly I would.
gpt
I think it will be good for her, said the principal whimsically.
human
Any girl who can be guilty of a series of such mean little acts as Fannie has confessed to, can not help but benefit by open confession.
gpt
But Mr. Oliver!
human
Yes?
gpt
Nothing--only, if you make Fannie apologize, you are punishing me, brought out Rosemary desperately.
human
I can't stand it to sit there in class and listen to her. I don't care about the salty soup--at least I don't now; but I know how I should feel to have to get up before the whole class. Please don't make Fannie do it.
gpt
All right, he said presently.
human
I certainly have no right to make you uncomfortable, Rosemary, and even less desire. Apologize here and now, Fannie, and I'll excuse you from a class acknowledgment. But only on Rosemary's account, mind you. I think you deserve all the punishment I can give you.