The bell rang for the next period soon after. The campaign against me for torturing animals continued as the class gathered outside the door. Jonny stood up for me. He thought he understood the reason for it. – Mono has planned this as revenge, because he’s keen on Kathleen and thinks she’s with me. Barbie’s eyes widened. Mono laughed roughly. – I couldn’t care less if you are going with Kathleen. – Mono is with me, Barbie said firmly. Kathleen had to go; her class was on its way in. – Jonny and I are good friends, that’s all, she said over her shoulder. Barbie demanded an explanation. – If Mono wanted to spoil your chances he’d have found out something about you. Mono smiled haughtily. Jonny turned to him. – We were talking about nails and I mentioned that I’d seen Laurence clip one of Miffle’s nails so that it bled. Can’t you just admit it? – Then it’s true! Angela screamed. – It was just an accident. The first time he clipped them. It doesn’t mean a thing. Everyone looked at Mono. He may possibly have admitted it if Mr. Bug hadn’t come just then. My heart thumped in my throat as we entered the classroom. Barbie’s pocket, Rachel’s pencil case. I could almost feel their hands on me. – Whatever’s this? Mono took a step back staring at his biology book. Everyone came to see. Frank scrutinized it closely. 133
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