"This is the third time that you have been late , Julia . Why?"Mr. Malone stopped Julia as she walked by his desk. Julia explained , "I'm sorry . I was cleaning the tables in the science room . Someone spilled the chemical , so cleaning took me longer than usual . " Mr. Malone replied . "I've talked to you about your lateness . I am afraid you won't be able to go with us in the field trip .""But..." Julia cried . Mr. Malone stopped her . "Unless your parent comes in to discuss this with headmaster and me , you won't be attending . " After dinner , Julia found the courage to talk to her dad . She told about the messy science tables and how her science teacher would deduct points from their daily grades if they did not clean up . Her friends' next class was on the opposite side of the building . Since her class was nearby , Julia volunteered to help clean up so that her friends would not be late . Then she explained how this would prevent her from attending the school trip . Her dad watched her for several seconds . Finally , he simply said , "I'll be there right after school ." The next day after school , Julia walked to the office . Her father and Mr. Malone were already there . Mrs. Thompson , the headmaster , spoke , "Julia , why were you cleaning the science tables alone ?" Julia answered slowly ,"I guess no one wants to clean up , and I don't want my friends to get into trouble . ""But you got yourself in trouble . "Mrs. Thompson said . Julia nodded . Julia's dad continued , "You're still responsible for breaking the rules ; even if it was for a good reason . Do you have any ideas for a punishment ? " Julia shook her head hopelessly . "Normally , your lateness would prevent you from attending some school activities . However , I have considered the reason and will allow you to go on the trip . "Mrs. Thompson said . Julia jumped out of her seat , repeating , "Thank you , thank you , thank you ! ""Don't be too excited . You'll have a one-day detention for each lateness . "Mrs. Thompson warned , "I hope you won't be late again . " "No , madam , I won't ." Julia replied , smiling from ear to ear .
when did Julia find the courage to talk to her dad?
who stopped Julia as she walked by?
would she be able to go on her trip?
what did she say when she found out?
how many times had she been late?
who did Mr. Malone want to speak with?
which parent did she talk to?
who was going to be with Mr. Malone at the discussion?
would Julia be able to go on the field trip if this discussion didn't happen?
what did Julia volunteer for?
why?
who was at school the next day?
what is his name?
what is the headmaster's name?
who got themselves into trouble?
why was she late?
was she by herself?
how long was her detention?
did she say should be late again?
how big was her smile?
After dinner
After dinner , Julia found the courage to talk to her dad
Mr. Malone
Mr. Malone stopped Julia as she walked by
yes
and will allow you to go on the trip
"Thank you , thank you , thank you ! "
 "Thank you , thank you , thank you ! "
Three
This is the third time that you have been late
her parent
Unless your parent comes in to discuss this with headmaster and me
her dad
Julia found the courage to talk to her dad
the headmaster
comes in to discuss this with headmaster and me
no
Unless your parent comes in to discuss this with headmaster and me , you won't be attending
to clean up
Julia volunteered to help clean up
so that her friends would not be late
clean up so that her friends would not be late
Her father
Her father and Mr. Malone were already there
unknown
unknown
Mrs. Thompson
Mrs. Thompson , the headmaster
Julia
But you got yourself in trouble
she was cleaning the science tables
Julia , why were you cleaning the science tables alone
yes
why were you cleaning the science tables alone
one-day detention for each lateness
You'll have a one-day detention for each lateness
no
"No , madam , I won't ."
ear to ear
smiling from ear to ear 