Mr. Krause
The following is Part 3 of a short story about the way it was...back in the 1960s. Parts one and two are contained in the previous two days' blogs. Enjoy!
Taking a seat behind his desk, Mr. Krause straightened his tie and began to speak. His voice was deep and strong, with just the slightest trace of the Old Country lingering. He spoke deliberately, making eye-contact with each student. “Physics is the study of matter and motion. It is the foundation of the discipline of mechanical engineering. It is not a class for girls.” He stopped talking, and my heart stopped beating. The ten boys smirked.
To be continued...
Taking a seat behind his desk, Mr. Krause straightened his tie and began to speak. His voice was deep and strong, with just the slightest trace of the Old Country lingering. He spoke deliberately, making eye-contact with each student. “Physics is the study of matter and motion. It is the foundation of the discipline of mechanical engineering. It is not a class for girls.” He stopped talking, and my heart stopped beating. The ten boys smirked.
To be continued...
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