Trevor stood up to go, and Dr. Tom walked him to the door. “What is your take on the lay of the land out there?” “You mean in the student body?” “Right, that’s what I mean,” Tom said. “Permission to speak freely, sir?” Dr. Tom laughed. “Yes,” he said. “Just like in the war movies.” “Well, the student body is divided about this flag issue—about a third are humiliated by the whole thing, having been taught and unduly influenced by Dr. Jake Rollins. About a third are supportive, but still embarrassed, and about a third are rowdy and enthusiastically in your corner. I am the unelected liaison to
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