Pauline Croal’s First Impression of ClemClem was a welcome addition to my class because he was, first and foremost, interested in the subject and showed a keenness and thirst for knowledge. He was obviously well schooled down south. He had picked up some good habits. I think he was somewhat frustrated at the level of his peers. Perhaps not the level as such, but certainly the apathy that surrounded him. Before Clem entered the class, discussion and debate was practically non-existent. It was reduced to a case of ‘what does this mean, Miss?’ and ‘why is he saying this, Miss?’ Not very adventurous, I’m afraid. Clem’s level of enquiry was far and away more advanced than anyone else in that class. I liked having him there.
Yes, I suppose he did become one of my favourite students.
Any teache
