She must have realized that I was for the first time confused, for she finally opened her mouth. XXX To my credit (and relief), the first half of the notebook, corresponding to the classes of the earlier teacher, was relatively complete, and even she couldn’t find fault. The school was deserted, and after giving an explanation to the gatekeeper, the two of us, with the Witch hot on our heels, walked out of the gates. The haughtiness was gone, replaced by a submissiveness that I found far more befitting for a woman. I silently swore, knowing the damage this worthless farce of a social occasion would do to my prospects of avoiding a teacher’s note the next day. Encouraged by this and feeling exceedingly horny, I placed both hands on her










