Zelda: I wanted to discuss this rationally but you’re making it hard.

Mr. Rothwell: Hey, she failed the test — what do you want me to do about it?

Zelda: But the circumstances were unfair!

Mr. Rothwell: Look, if it makes you feel better, you can blame this on me. But I think we both know these problems start at home.

Zelda: What problems?

Mr. Rothwell: Hey, if the kid can’t master the quadratic equation, that says to me: dysfunctional family.

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