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A Litterer Goes to Court
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Short stories by David Satterlee
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A Litterer Goes to Court
A little boy threw something out
the window of his school bus. The driver saw him and gave him a note to take
home to be signed. This little guy is bright, full of life, and his eyes shine
with hope, joy, and irrepressible potential. Why had he done this and what is
to be done?
Coming in the door, our intrepid
miscreant meets his waiting grandmother. I can imagine his apprehension and
hesitation. He already knows he’s in some kind of trouble. Worse yet, Grandma
is a retired elementary school teacher. Grasshopper stands nervously in front
of Master. She sees instantly that something is amiss. Still, she doesn’t
hesitate to reward his homecoming with her biggest smile and warmest hug.
“Can I go out and play with Bobby?”
“What are you
holding?”
“A note.”
“Well, then I had
better read it.”
The usual suspect reluctantly
surrenders the charges against him to the officer of the court and examination
begins.
“What did you throw out the window?”
“I don’t remember.”
“Uh huh. What did you
throw out the window?”
