Jonas grinned, remembering the morning that Asher had dashed into the classroom, late as usual,
arriving breathlessly in the middle of the chanting of the morning anthem.
When the class took their seats at the conclusion of the patriotic hymn, Asher remained standing to make his public apology as was required.
“I apologize for inconveniencing my learning community.” Asher ran through the standard apology phrase rapidly, still catching his breath.
The Instructor and class waited patiently for his explanation. The students had all been grinning,
because they had listened to Asher’s explanations so many times before.
“I left home at the correct time but when I was riding along near the hatchery, the crew was separating some salmon.
I guess I just got distraught, watching them. I apologize to my classmates,” Asher concluded.
He smoothed his rumpled tunic and sat down. “We accept your apology, Asher.” The class recited the standard response in unison.
Many of the students were biting their lips to keep from laughing. “I accept your apology, Asher,” the Instructor said. He was smiling.
“And I thank you, because once again you have provided an opportunity for a lesson in language.
‘Distraught’ is too strong an adjective to describe salmon-viewing.”
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