~In And Out Of Trouble~

  Joey came running into the fifth grade classroom at Emerson School.  He came in ten minutes late so the teacher looked up and smiled then the teacher said "Joey" softly. Joey stopped his conversation with Aram realizing something was wrong.  Joey murmured "Uh, oh." While some students pretended to work, some giggled but they all waited for a confrontation expectantly. Joey complimented the teacher on his tie quickly before the teacher could speak. The attempt of flattery was obvious and everyone laughed even the teacher while Joey sat sat down and began to work.