24. Principals for the Day

CHAPTER 24 PRINCIPALS FOR THE DAY (OR, THE INVENTION CONVENTION DETENTION SUSPENSION PREVENTION) "Attention, students," said George over the intercom the following day. "This is Principal George. You are all excused from classes today. There will be no homework or tests, and everybody gets an A+ for the day." "That's right," said Principal Harold. "Also, we are hosting an all-day recess outside, complete with free pizza, french fries, cotton candy, and a live D.J. Now go outside and play."

Principal George and Principal Harold strolled out to the playground to behold their glorious domain. George got a slice of pepperoni pizza, while Harold made himself a banana split at the all-you-can- eat ice-cream sundae bar.

"It's good to be the principal!" said George. "Yep," said Harold. "I wish we could be principals every day!"

Later, George and Harold paid a visit to the unfortunate folks who were spending the day writing sentences in the detention room. All the teachers were there, along with Mr. Krupp and Melvin Sneedly. Mr. Krupp looked out the window at the all-day recess celebration going on outside. "How are you boys going to pay for all that ice cream and pizza?" he asked.

"Oh, we sold some stuff," said Harold. "What did you sell?" asked Mr. Krupp. "Your antique walnut desk and leather chair," said George. "And all the furniture in the teachers' lounge." "WHAT?!!?" screamed Mr. Krupp. "Umm... I think we'd better leave now," said Harold.

George and Harold left the detention room in a hurry. Miss Anthrope snapped her fingers at them. "Come back here right now!" she yelled. "Uh-oh," said George. "Did Miss Anthrope just snap her fingers?"