By Ben Greenman
from forthcoming collection, as yet untitled
It was revealed upon inquiry in the fourth grade yesterday that the condition of Arthur, who was sneezing uncontrollably all Tuesday afternoon and had to be sent down to the office, has not improved. “He’s not sneezing anymore,” said Katrina, “but I heard that he did so much yesterday that he hurt his eye and can’t come to school.” Mary could neither confirm nor deny this specific detail, but concurred regarding Arthur’s unfitness for attendance. “I live right next door to him and this morning I saw him on the front walk and thought he was going to school but then he shook his head and went back inside.” And two other children said nothing but pointed at their own temples, as if to suggest headache.
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