The school bell rang for the commencement of class in short order.

As all the morning classes scheduled were taught by the characteristically punctual Donovan, his continued absence had the class‘ students in a state of ardent speculation.

“It‘s already a dozen minutes past, so what‘s up with Mr. Baxter? There’s no reason why he should be this late, even if he‘s a newly–wed.”

“I don‘t think he’d take it that far, surely? Could he be on medical leave?”

They had no idea that Donovan was not actually late at all. Rather, he was at the lead of a collective of lecturers who had stormed up to Marcus‘ office.

“Mr. Brown!” said Donovan the moment he pushed through the doors. “There‘s a problem with the grades for this round of exams. Hence, I would like for your help in pulling up the class‘ surveillance footage so that we may launch an investigation into it!”

Marcus got himself quite a fright and adjusted his hyperopic glasses before he stood up on his feet. “What‘s going on, Mr. Baxter? Hmm? What brought all of you here as well, Professor Sleight? What‘s wrong with the results???

“There‘s absolutely nothing wrong with the results, but Mr. Baxter insisted that

that we come

confounded, but he responded rather cheerfully, “Let‘s not get too worked up here. Why don’t I make us

don‘t take tea,” Donovan replied humorlessly. “Surely you must know what‘s at stake for this round of

inquire of Arthur in earnest. “You‘re the more level–headed one here, Professor Sleight. Why don’t you

frosty gaze before he turned his attention

one particular student doing exceptionally well. Mr. Baxter took exception with her scoring full marks for the four main classes and insisted that she

Full marks?” Marcus‘ eyes widened. Scarcely believing what he heard, he even thought he ought to have his ears checked, being this close to the

it right. Full scores for

nod and

feel honored at having such a brilliant student hail from his own class, Arthur could not fathom how the former would venture to think

set of answers available had

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