Rapscallion

This isn't original...this is a jewel I stumbled upon on "The Transparent Mirror" http://www.transparentmirror.inamorata.nu/, the site of a gifted friend of mine.
Read it and see if you smile or shake your head.

First year of college, a scared fresher staggers close to the door of his class.

“May I come in, Sir?” His breath is fast and the teacher inspects him suspiciously. “You know you’re late!” he barked.

“Yes Sir. Sorry Sir. Some seniors detained me near the cycle stand . . . I was

“Never mind, take your seat and next time be on time and avoid seniors, have you understood?”

With eyes lowered, he simply nods and takes his seat.

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Second year at college, some roles change and people’s perspective undergoes the same.

The same student is late again. He waits majestically outside the class until his teacher makes the mistake of noticing him. He inspects him disdainfully,

“So why are you late, Sir?” The teacher asks without caring to hide his sarcasm.

“I was nearly on time for your class but ..

“What?”

“I found some first year students loitering near the cycle stand.”

So did you smile or did you shake your head?