the next day at school, Paul didn't turn in his math or science homework and he failed a pop quiz in reading class. Paul's homework teacher, Mr. Mathews, noticed Paul's
Uncharacteristically poor performance and asked him to stay after class. Paul sort of murmured a response that sounded like "Ok." When the bell rang, the other children filed out of class. Paul huffed and waited with his head on his desk. Mr.Matthews pulled up a chair next to him.