Jane says, "Good morning everyone. I am sitting today with fear and courage, apology."
It was so brief.
Our sleeves touched. I didn¹t notice. Then from behind, "excuse me." Like a voice through anesthesia. "The lesson for today is excuse me." Like a lover leaving. I turned. Our eyes met. There was the human face of history¹s hungry gift. There was everything the rules had taught me. There was where the damage lay. There was the place my courage failed. "I'm sorry."
