Chapter 16: The Teacher Has Another Visitor“Teacher, it is Dickon Trenton to see you.”
“Of course, I've been expecting him.” The Teacher looked up and smiled at the young man entering his office. He noted that Dickon still had a limp, but wasn't using a cane as he walked from the door to the desk.
“Is there a problem at home, that you requested this meeting after your school day rather than wait until the Way Meeting?”
“No, Teacher, not yet.” He smiled and took the indicated seat. “There may be one after you have heard what I have to discuss and possibly if Marika plans to remain here.”
The Teacher raised his eyebrows and sat back waiting for Dickon to begin. Dickon licked at his lips, took a deep breath, and looked directly at Teacher.
“I have come to the realization, that somehow my
