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???

regarded him quite grimly. “There‘s absolutely nothing wrong with

demanded that we come to see

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

at stake for this round of examinations, Mr. Brown. We cannot afford to have things go awry here, especially not with

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

cold eyes with his own frosty gaze before

like this, Mr. Brown. The issue isn‘t with the results, but with this one particular student doing exceptionally well. Mr. Baxter took exception with her scoring full marks for the four main classes and insisted

what he heard, he even thought he ought to have his ears checked, being this close to the

it right. Full scores for four

and seemingly with a

feel honored at having such a brilliant student hail from his own class, Arthur could not fathom how

solutions to them available online. The only set of answers available had been locked away in the safety deposit box, where no one could possibly have

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