8. Why Can't We Be Fiends

CHAPTER 8 WHY CAN'T WE BE FIENDS? "It occurs to me," said Mr. Meaner, "that our recent problems have all been caused by willful and disobedient children." "I heard that!" said Mr. Krupp. "SILENCE, YOU FOOL!" Mr. Meaner shouted. "If we are to rectify this aberration, we must proceed with prudence and acumen!" "I'm not sure what those words mean," said Miss Anthrope, "but I agree one hundred and thirty-nine percent!" "Me, too," said the other teachers simultaneously.

"Then you must follow my every command," said Mr. Meaner. "You must all return to your jobs and go about your business as usual. Nothing is to look suspicious." "B-But we want to be evil, too," Mr. Rected whined. "Patience, my dear minions," said Mr. Meaner with a hideous sneer. "There will be plenty of time for that in the days to come!"