Adam considered the Principal's words. He thought about the bureaucratic wall the old man had just erected in front of him.
For a moment a genuine silence fell over the vast auditorium.
Everyone waited to see how this defiant newcomer would respond to such a seemingly insurmountable obstacle.
How could he possibly get ten professors to sign for him when he had just angered them all?
Then an idea a brilliant and audacious solution came to Adam. A slow knowing smile spread across his face.
He looked up at the Principal on the stage.
His expression was once again one of complete unshakeable confidence.
"Yes, you are correct Principal," Adam acknowledged. His voice was calm and reasonable not at all angry or frustrated.
