"Miss Gray," Ellyn asked, "may speak with you for a moment, it's really important!?!" "You know the rules," Miss Gray replied stiffly, "you have to make an appointment, I teach five classes a day and my time is very valuable!!!" "I know that," Ellyn said softly, "but this is kind of personal, and I was just hoping..........." Looking up from her stack of just completed tests, and seeing the consternation in Ellyn's face, the middle aged teacher relaxed a bit and replied, "Oh well, I guess I can give you a few minutes, dear, have a seat and tell me what's on your mind!!!"
Ellen set her books on the corner of Miss Gray's desk and began slowly, "Well, uh, it's like this, I can't talk to my mother about this stuff, cuz I know she won't understand!!!" Now leaning back in her chair with her hands interlaced behind her head, Miss Gray asked casually, "What wouldn't she understand, dear, I think most mothers are pretty good listeners, and from what I... MORE
