I found a stapler on the ledge above the whiteboard in Room 204, way up high and almost hidden. I only noticed it because I was standing at the back of the classroom and happened to look up there. I was so surprised. I said, "Wow. A stapler!"
Staplers often go missing from the teacher's workroom, so although I was surprised to find it there, I also was pleased to have found it.
Without missing a beat, my student Eric cleverly said. "Oh. Long time no see!"
I asked him if he had something to do with the stapler's location there. He disavowed any involvement. "Maybe Grace put it [there]," he suggested.
Although Grace sometimes absconds with staplers, I couldn't see her putting it on the ledge above the whiteboard. I think Eric must have had something to do with it – his reaction was too quick.
[daily log: walking, 6.5km]