A Discussion with the Headmaster

[jeremiahN]

I decided I wanted to try to write a story with only dialogue as a challenge. I hope it is enjoyable. I do have a second chapter in mind if people let me know they're interested.

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“You asked to see me, Headmaster Warren?”

“Yes, thank you Mr. Aldrige. Please shut the door, then stand next to your sister.”

“Yes, sir.”

“Now, young Mr. Aldrige, you have always been an upstanding member of our school community. You get good grades, you never get into trouble. You are on several sports teams. It’s been a pleasure to have you here at Oakridge for the past two plus years.”

“Thank you sir. I try to do as I’m told. Mum and Dad have always made it clear that we should do as we’re asked to by our betters. And I do really enjoy sports.”

“That’s wonderful to hear. Your sister, Carolyn, here, seems to be more of a trouble maker.”

“I’m sorry to hear that, sir.”

“I am too. I’m hoping that you’ll be able to help me.”

“Yes, sir. What can I do to be of assistance?”

“I’ve been trying to have a conversation with Miss Aldrige regarding her reported behaviour today, but she hasn’t been very forthcoming with answers.”

“Yes, sir. She tends to be very quiet in general.”

“I see… She did say that you might be able to help me with my questions though.”

“I’m happy to try.”

“Thank you. I’m sure you’ll be as helpful as possible.”

“Yes, sir.”

“There are three things that were brought to my attention today. First, I was informed that her uniform skirt is not regulation length. I measured it myself when she came in, and it is indeed two and a half inches shorter than regulation.”

“Yes, sir.”

“Can you explain why that is?”

“Yes, sir. We do not have much money. Mum stays home with our little sister and Dad’s job has a hard time keeping us with enough money for extras. We bought Carolyn’s uniform at the beginning of the school year at the second hand shop. At that time, all they had was a skirt that barely met regulation. Since then, she has had a growth spurt. Her skirt is too short now, and I’m sure you’ve noticed that her blouse is rather tight. Her nipples press against the fabric, and there are gaps between the buttons.”

“Indeed. That is the second complaint I received. The fact that Miss Aldrige appears to be wanting to tease the boys in her class by going braless with a tight blouse.”

“Yes, sir. Carolyn has never owned a bra. Until this year, she didn’t have any more than mosquito bites and she had no need for anything to contain her breasts.”

“Miss Albright, please stand straight. There is no excuse for poor posture.”

“Unfortunately, Headmaster, we don’t have a budget for extra garments. The uniform for school includes the blouse, skirt, stockings, and shoes and an optional blazer. Because the blazer is optional, she does not have one.”

“I see. That is very unfortunate. And it will be very cold in a couple more months.”

“Yes, sir. But the bus to school is usually heated. Even during the warm months.”

“You don’t seem to be wearing secondhand garments though.”


“No, sir.”

“Why is that?”

“Mum calls me her ‘little entrepreneur.’ I’ve always been skilled at running small businesses for the neighbors or the other kids. I’m allowed to keep half of the money for things I want and the other half goes towards household. Carolyn isn’t as good at selling, so she doesn’t have the extra money to spend.”

“Very well, I can understand the unfortunate financial situation. I will explain it to the teachers, and we will see what accommodations can be made. However, the third complaint can not be explained by your financial situation.”

“Yes, sir?”

“There were reports that there was a queue of boys out on the play field during lunch. When they got to the front, they’d stand there for a few minutes, then turn away. Ms. Simmons, the maths teacher, thought this was peculiar and went to check it out. Do you want to know what she saw?”

“Yes, sir.”

“When Ms. Simmons approached, one of the boys made a noise and all of the boys scattered. Miss Aldrige here was sitting on the ground with her knees up. She lowered them when the alarm was given, but it was clear to Ms. Simmons that she had been sitting there and letting the boys view her knickers. Miss Aldrige denies it however. That was when she asked me to have you come here for her defence. So, tell me, Mr. Aldrige, do you think your sister would be sitting there showing off her knickers like that?”

“No, sir. I find that very hard to believe.”

“You think it’s less hard to believe that Ms. Simmons was lying?”

“I think Ms. Simmons must have been at a distance and was mistaken.”

“What makes you think that, Mr. Aldrige?”

“Carolyn isn’t wearing any knickers, sir.”

“Excuse me?”

“She doesn’t have any knickers on. See?”

“Miss Aldrige, stand straight. Mr. Aldrige, please let go of her skirt.”

“So, it’s clear that Ms. Simmons didn’t see Carolyn showing off knickers that she wasn’t wearing.”

“Why isn’t your sister wearing any underwear?”

“Well, the waistband on them broke yesterday, and she hasn’t been able to repair them yet.”

“Her mum knows that she came to school without knickers today?”

“Yes, sir. She said that it wasn’t worth getting in trouble with truancy for something that wasn’t part of the dress code.”

“So, Miss Aldrige came to school today, without any underwear, then sat on the soccer pitch during her lunch and let a line of boys look up her skirt?”

“That would make the most sense.”

“You both understand that she can be suspended for that sort of behaviour.”

“I’m not really sure I understand why.”

“For public indecency and being a distraction to education.”

“I’m sorry, sir, but I have to disagree with you.”

“Oh?”

“Yes, sir. First, she wasn’t distracting anyone from their education. From what you’ve said, it happened during lunch. This would imply that there was no formal education occurring at the time for her to be a distraction from.”

“And you don’t think the boys would continue to try to sneak peeks once back in class?”

“If they did, that is not her fault. They would be causing their own distraction from their education, as I’m sure Carolyn would be sitting properly and focusing on the teacher as she does in all of her classes.”

“She was still exposing herself in public!”

“She was wearing her complete uniform as sanctioned by the school, and was not forcing anyone to look at anything they did not want to. In fact, when someone who would be offended approached, you stated she quickly lowered her legs. She was being as discreet and private as possible in the circumstances.”

“And how do you think those circumstances came to be?”

“Well, the most likely scenario, sir, is that someone became aware of her current attire, and asked her to let them see. Being a proper girl, she fulfilled her obligation.”

“In what way is showing your private area to dozens of boys proper?”

“We have been raised by the teachings of the Bible, sir. As I explained earlier, Mum and Dad have always taught us to do as our betters ask without question. As Carolyn is female, and therefore subservient to males, she properly did as a male requested.”

“Are you trying to imply, Mr. Aldrige, that your sister is simply being a good Christian by exposing her fanny to horny boys because they told her to?”

“No, sir. I am not implying it. It’s a fact. She will do as she is told by her betters unless someone with more authority contradicts them. I’ll show you. Carolyn, remove your clothes.”

“Mr. Aldrige, now is not an appropriate time for anyone to be removing their clothing. Miss Aldrige, please put your skirt back on and stop unbuttoning your blouse.”

“As you can see, as soon as someone with more authority than me gave her a different command, she stopped and complied with the higher authority.”

“So your theory is that a boy determined that Miss Aldrige was not wearing knickers, ordered her to show him, and all of the other boys did the same. You also theorize that Miss Aldrige was simply being a good Christian by doing as she was told and shouldn’t be punished for following what she’s been taught.”

“Well, at school too, are we not taught to always do as we’re told? You commended me earlier for not getting into trouble. That is because I do as I am directed by you and the other staff without question. Why should my sister be punished for the exact same thing that I was praised for?”

“You would make an excellent lawyer, Mr. Aldrige.”

“Thank you, sir.”

“However, there is a flaw in your argument.”

“Yes, sir?”

“Your theory rests on the supposition that a boy found out that she wasn’t wearing any underwear today. How would that be possible if she did not behave in some way that would lead to this unnamed boy from seeing up her skirt to begin with?”

“Honestly, sir, with school skirts, especially with skirts that are shorter than they should be through no act of nefarious intent, for a girl to expose the color and style of her undergarments. I have seen many pairs in my time in school, although it does not get announced at the time of the incident. However, in this case, the explanation is much simpler.”

“And what is that explanation?”

“As has been stated before, I am very good at knowing how to make money. I simply told the other boys on the football team that I was aware of a fact that would be well worth the cost of their lunch money and an empty stomach for one afternoon.”

[Freesub]

Very creative! I like how the girl doesn't say a single sentence throughout and yet we see the way her nudity is played off casually

[Somebody]

Very nice. At first, I thought maybe he was giving off too much exposition, and details that he wouldn't normally volunteer, just because there's no narrator to give that info. But then I realized he's just like that, it's part of his character, and that's pointed out in the story. So it's kind of perfect.