Chapter 340

Hearing Sophie's name, James raised his hand and said, "She's on a medical leave." The professor drew a circle on the attendance sheet. Then, he continued to take the students' attendance. "Grace Gulliver." James raised his hand again and said, "She's on leave too." The professor had seen many students who skipped classes. He asked, "They can't possibly be skipping class together, right? Don't the three of you usually come to classes together?" James said, "The medical leaves were taken on their behalf—one by their brother, and one by their husband." The professor asked, "Where's the leave application?" James was baffled. He said hesitantly, "Somebody approved it… verbally." The professor was annoyed. He said, "Before the next class, I want to receive the leave application. Otherwise, I will consider this as an unexcused absence." Then, the professor continued to take attendance. "James Jefferson… Oh, you're here." Before James could answer, the professor carried on. By the