Pearl brought home the form and studied it seriously.

She crossed out the box allowing photographs to appear online.

“Can I do that?” she asked.

“Of course,” Desmond said.

“Participation doesn’t mean giving away every part of yourself.”

On exhibition night, Pearl stood near the front of the classroom with her friend.

June explained how they had learned to take turns and check for understanding.

Pearl signed part of the presentation while an interpreter voiced it for the audience.