Teachers and prefects met in the principal's office the next morning. From his vantage point in the front, Mr. Thompson surveyed those in the meeting. We are to get ready for our yearly beauty contest, as requested by the proprietor. You may join if you are a female student. The vice principal, Mrs. Boyle, put up her hand. I believe Eve and Mia need to be exempted from this gathering if we are to take into account all the females. Neither the planning committee nor the candidates may have them. In accord, Mr. Smith gave a nod. "What Mrs. Boyle just stated has my full backing. Justice demands it. Mr. Thompson turned to Eve and Mia. “You two should leave the meeting for now. We’ll manage the planning.” Eve and Mia rose up and exited the room. Mr. Thompson then added, “We’re going to bri

