The office smelled strongly of flowers or perfume, I’m now not sure which. Mrs Hamilton said: “Thank you, June”, and invited me to sit down.
“Now, what can I do for you, James?” she asked quietly and sympathetically. I think she could see that I was scared out of my wits. I fought my fear, and wiped away a tear. I admitted I had been out of bounds. I explained as best I could that I had come to own up due to my father’s words of advice.
I told Mrs Hamilton I had seen the vandals. I gave her their names and descriptions, and also specified the time the attack had taken place.