Mike found the photographs down the back of the filing cabinet. The manila folder was old and dirty, but the glossy images within it were pristine. He flicked through them and the memories snagged at his awareness.

‘Hello there.’

As a courtesy the Principal tapped the office door as he stepped into the room. ‘Ready for the move I see.’

Startled, Mike pushed the photos and their folder into the desk drawer.  ’Well, yes. Not that I’m presuming anything of course.’

The Principal smiled. ’Don’t worry. I can confirm your appointment, officially, this morning.  Congratulations, Professor, you can put up the nameplate on your new door.’ He reached out his hand, which Mike clasped in both of his own.

’Thank you.’ Mike radiated gratit...

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