Like Neil Armstrong, you'll be the first to set foot on a world ever so distant and supposedly unreachable. You intend to return in triumph, having shown the world possibilities beyond imagination.
The clock atop the carillon tower reads seventeen past the hour, causing you to wince inwardly as you pick up the pace. A couple of your engineering-school classmates warned you that the dean of students puts great stock in punctuality. This could be your only chance to defend your good name against the false charges. But first, you may well have to explain your tardiness. That prospect makes your back muscles stiffen into knots. What if you said your old car broke down? Wow, does that ever sound lame. Besides, the dean has probably heard every excuse imaginable. You could come clean and tell the truth. How's that for an idea?
Yes. Although I'm intimidated by him, I'm proud of my honesty.
No way. I'm too scared. I can pull off an excuse.
Nope. If he asks, I'll stand up to him; it's none of his business.
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