This is a true story:OUR “take cover” sign was the same as the recess bell. When it went off…I THOUGHT it was recess! (this was 2nd grade). I ran straight for the door to the playground. I was thrilled to be the first kid to the swing set!A teacher from another class room came outside and yelled, “Mike! Take cover! It’s NOT recess!”So I slowly walked back to my class room. As I opened the door, the “all clear” was sounded. I sat down at my desk, which was in the back row next to the door. Everyone emerged from their desks. I watched, and realized no one, not even my teacher, had been aware I was gone.
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