Before he could say more than a word or two, the druggist told him, “Now, just a minute, listen to my side of it. This morning the alarm failed to g... off, so I was late getting up. I went without breakfast and hurried out to the car, just to realize that I locked the house with both house and car keys inside. I had to break a window to get my keys. Then, driving a little too fast, I got a speeding ticket. Later, when I was about three blocks from the store, I had a flat tire. When I finally got. "There was laughter as Jorge was drawn away by the Inquisitor. The sounds of a beginning debate were murmurs of discussion, not the heated rancor he was accustomed to from small political bodies.Jorge found himself led out the nearby door. The curtains were drawn behind, then the door closed. The spectacled gentleman led him to a room with a pool table, soft red velvet chairs all around."Rack 'em. We may as well play as we speak. Eight ball." The man took his jacket off, setting it carefully. " Yes you did. It was the very last thing you said to me before I said we had to talk with the Principal. Don't you remember?" No, I never said anything like that." It's just as well that I have a SUPERB memory. That's one of the reasons my IQ tested out at 226." That got his attention big time! He obviously had no idea who I was, other than a fast runner, but he knew that an IQ of 226 was a FREAKILY high IQ. He looked at the Principal, who nodded confirmation. Then he just looked sick.Having. . Thank you Pete!” she blurted out quickly, then turned and raced out of the cafeteria, leaving a stunned Pete staring after her in confusion.His uncertain revery was broken suddenly by a rough shove at his back. Pete stumbled, but kept his feet, as he turned, and instinctively put his back to a wall. One of the football players, Pete couldn’t remember his name or which position he played, stood in front of him trying to look menacing as he stared at Pete. “Boy, you fucked us all!” he grated as.