59 Twist Of Event 17

Now, Prof. Green looked at him intently and Mr. Morris did not show any surprise. Then, he asked eagerly, “What year did you graduate from the Haven Montessori High School?”

Nevertheless, Mr. Morris responded casually, “I did not complete my studies there.”

“Why?”

“You took me away when my father and…”

Now, the Professor recalled the incident at once and would not allow him to complete his explanation. Then, he inquired, “Jeffrey Morris?”

“Yes, Prof.”

He looked down in regret, while the family looked at one another and met the same look of concern. Likewise, Mr. Morris looked at Ken for a signal, and he got one. Then, he tactfully spoke, heaping the blame for their separation on himself, “Prof. I owe you a lot. I apologize for being away from you for so long.”

But the Professor disagreed with him, “No, Jeffrey. I owe you a lot. I failed you.”