FIVE
Food of any kind was far from Emma’s thoughts the following day, when Sarah approached her a little after 10, to report that Colin Theobald had requested their presence in his office. Emma presumed the meeting concerned her immediate future; Sarah having made no further mention of an alternative position for Harie. ‘I’ll just save my responses to exercise 4b.’
‘No rush, the meeting’s not for 10 minutes. I’ll meet you in the corridor outside the changing room.’
Emma nodded. She’d better visit the toilet; it could be a long meeting.
Harie tugged on her sleeve as Sarah left the room. ‘Another meeting with the boss, eh? You really are teacher’s pet.’ She smiled to validate her lack of animosity.
Emma shook her head. ‘Principal’s pet now, – I’ve moved up in the world.’
‘Put in a good
