"Scotty. I need to see you after class." Scotty made a face but when school was over he lingered behind and met Mr. Price at his desk. The teacher was big like a football player. His slight Afro was dotted with grey and his light brown eyes were friendly yet firm.

The teacher searched his student's eyes and then held up a paper with a big red C marked on it.

"What in the hell is this Scotty?"

Scotty peered at the paper. "That's the test we did last ...