Chapter 45: Career
I couldn’t think of a way through this, I couldn’t think of a way in, I couldn’t think of a way out, and I couldn’t think what would happen if I rushed down that path.
Something terrible happened in the academy and I am sure the truth about the matter is deeper than what I can deal with by my current abilities.
Before I got on the carriage with Edith and headed home, I stopped to see Professor Amos who seemed like he had been through the worst day of his life. He expressed his regret and told me that until the truth is revealed, he is no longer qualified to be a teacher.
That was a sad ending I don’t think I want to go through ever again.
"I can’t help but feel something was done wrong in this investigation, senior."
"Just one thing?"
"You are right. The whole matter from the start was ugly."
"Such as life... sometimes at least. It can all get real ugly real quickly."
"So you still think Reginald was innocent."
"I knew him for an hour, what do I know?"
"I will trust your instincts then. You are a good person, senior. Your judgment should be on point."