Thirteen Years Later, Two Blue Competition Badges Answered Every Question

“They drove here in a broken-down car to answer science questions,” she said.

Dr.

Harrison looked over his spectacles with a practiced, corporate weariness.

“The bylaws on sponsor conflicts of interest are strictly enforced,” he said.

“Explain the conflict to me,” Claire said.

“Mr.

Sterling’s own son is competing for the state medal today,” Dr.

Harrison said.