Private Message to Mellersh Frobisher and Maurice Scroops

Really, Mr Scroops, disrupting today's meditation was entirely uncalled for. I understand that Mr Frobisher's tendency to break out weeping can be a distraction, but it's not as if we've not become accustomed to his sniffling. I see no reason it ought to have struck you as surprising or have pulled you from your own exercise. There's no excuse for your shattering everyone else's focus.

And I have to say, Frobisher, asking a teacher, 'Are you serious?' is never a good plan when she's assigning you detention. Yes, I am entirely serious.

I've spoken to Mr Milland, who will expect both of you at half-seven on Sunday morning. If he's satisfied with your work, he may, at his discretion, allow you to go in time for lunch. Otherwise, you will work with him all day and be released for supper.

It would be best if you finished your weekend homework tomorrow, wouldn't it?