Chapter 44 Mocked by Classmates!

• Clyde Valor knew Marvin Dove’s temper all too well. “Come join the fun,” always meant “come be the punching bag so others can laugh.” But he wasn’t the same Clyde as before. A small-time clown like Marvin wasn’t even worth his attention.
• “Not going. I’ve got things to do.” Clyde flicked Marvin’s hand off his arm.
• “What could you have to do? Oh, right—Willa Wildrose is here too. I remember in college you two got along pretty well.”