The Tune of the Hick’ry Stick: An Apology

“What part of this don’t you understand?” the judge asked, frustration edging her voice.  “You’re fifteen. The law says you need to be in school. Do you think the rules don’t apply to you?” The boy looked at her, swiveling slightly in the green, high-backed chair.  He tugged a couple of times at his long…

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