Maybe he was there because he became disillusioned with the kids.

There was a school teacher who came into the bar for awhile. Kept to himself, usually read a book.

Maybe he was there because he became disillusioned with our bureaucratic educational system.

Maybe he was there because he became disillusioned with the kids.

Or maybe he had improper relations with some of the kids, and feared the hammer would fall any day now.

If you don't tell your story at the bar people will make up your story for you.

Maybe it's just his wife cheating on him with his best friend.

That's always a good one.


-jj

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