The office people chatted happily as they worked, occasionally giving him long sidewise glances and turning their heads quickly when he caught them looking at him.
Finally, the door opened, and there stood the Principal motioning for him to come inside.
The office became deathly silent as Theodore stood up and walked into the Principal’s office.
His knees shook as he sat down in the chair offered to him.
He smiled nervously at the Principal and he began to feel nauseous.
His stomach felt as if it was falling away from him.
Theodore’s mouth was dry and his hands trembled in his lap.
He thought he was going to throw up.