"Don't push your luck!" Jack's voice was low and menacing, his finger pointing at the woman as a warning. The room was filled with parents and children, and he didn't want to scare the kids by being too violent.
The woman, stunned, cried out, "You—how dare you hit me! Do you know who I am? You're dead! I'm calling my brother right now!" She fumbled for her phone.
Ignoring her threats, Jack explained Cindy's situation to the admissions teacher. The teacher sympathized with Cindy but pointed out the age requirement for students. Thirteen-year-olds couldn't be placed with six-year-olds.
After a moment of thought, the teacher suggested, "How about this? I know a trainee teacher looking for a job. She could tutor Cindy at home to help her catch up on elementary school courses. Would th
