RE: STACH Short Story Contest #21: 199 words, 5 winners, 15SBD prize pool!
Bad stitches
Andy, Jim and Mathew had not studied for Monday's exam and they decided not to apply for the evaluation. To get the opportunity to be allowed to take the test on another day, they devised a plan. They dirtied their hands, face and clothes with oil, grease and dirt. They would go to the teacher's office after the exam. "One stitch in time now nine" - they thought.
-- Professor, we apologize for not attending today's exam. Last night we were returning from a friend's wedding in another city and the car broke down. That's why we return as dirty as you can see.
The good teacher demonstrating their understanding, allowed them to apply the exam two days later. After that time, they were ready for the test.
The teacher placed them in separate classrooms and applied the test with these four questions:
Who was married?
What time did the car break down?
Where exactly was it decomposed?
What is the brand of the car?
NOTICE: If all the answers are the same, everyone will have the maximum score.
They had not anticipated that the teacher did not stitch without thimble.
LOVE it! Now that's a story ;) Nicely done, @yaleal