My Teacher Threw My Report About My Marine Dad’s Dog in the Trash and Made Me Apologize—Then Scout Walked Into Our Classroom

Clara laughed harder.

The joke no longer frightened her.

It was the same joke that had caused so much confusion in Room 3B.

But now she understood how to explain it.

She could laugh without pretending it was a formal military claim.

And if somebody asked what it meant, she could answer.

That was enough.

After dinner, Clara returned to her bedroom.