Rob Shakespeare Part Two
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Website design By BotEap.comThe next day, Ben walked from his neighborhood several blocks to wait for the bus. He did not forget the rare Folio and placed it carefully, interspersed among his other books before leaving home. When he got to school, he took out the Folio and put it carefully in his locker.
Website design By BotEap.comAs the hours of the day progressed, Ben looked forward to Mr. Leaf’s literature class to show him his rare edition. Just before walking to class, Ben opened his locker safe and took out the book, placing it in his purse. He was early to class for a change. Then he slowly pulled out the Folio. As soon as Ben put it down on his desk, Leaf saw it immediately and her eyes widened as she carefully turned the pages. She started licking her lips as she began to foam around her mouth. He looked at Ben with wild eyes.
Then he asked, “Where did you get this book from?” “I got it from my dad’s office at the Yale library.” “May l?”
Ben hesitated but agreed.
Mr. Leaf picked it up and examined it carefully, turning its old pages. “Where exactly does your father work in the Yale library?” “In the Rare Manuscripts department.” A girl with short hair asked, “What’s wrong, Mr. Leaf?”
“Class, Ben brought this extremely old book with all of Shakespeare’s plays. It is dated 1623, seven years after his death. It is one of the first of his works to be printed. Ben obtained it from his father’s office at the Yale University Library.. “ Website design By BotEap.comThere were some gasps from the class. A big boy who was part of the soccer team asked, “Is it worth a lot?”
Mr. Leaf smiled slowly. “It’s not worth much. A lot of these were printed.” No, this copy is worth millions! Leaf thought to himself. “Ben, can I save this just for today? I promise I’ll bring it back tomorrow.” But Leaf had no intention of giving it back; he had already decided to steal it and leave New Haven.
Ben dropped out of school after his last period and took the bus to the Yale library.
As soon as he entered his father’s office, he saw his father with two guards.
Joe stormed out the office door and yelled, “Ben, where is it ??? … the Folio!” Ben got so scared and muttered, “I … I … took him to school.” “You better have it with you!” His head sank down, staring at the ground. “No sir.” “What did you do with that?” Yelled Joe. I lent it to Mr. Leaf. “George Leaf … your literature instructor?” Website design By BotEap.comThe security team entered Leaf’s name into their computers, looking for him. One of the guards, a young man, placed him as Ben’s teacher in high school. In addition, he searched under the police data that showed that “George Leaf” was not his real name; It was “Richard V. Winchester.” Furthermore, the analysis revealed that he was under investigation for stealing rare works of art and even books. The guard called the police and told them about the robbery. He directed them to go to his office at the school. Website design By BotEap.comAt the same time, Leaf was finishing some paperwork in her classroom. Police were several blocks away when three members of the soccer team entered the room. Leaf knew they were here from the book, but pretended not to see them. He couldn’t believe the word had gotten around so quickly. “Where is that nice book?” one of them asked harshly. “We want that expensive book!” another player said. Leaf cursed under her breath that she shouldn’t have told her class about the Folio.
Damn! Now everyone knows! he thought.
“I don’t know what you’re talking about,” he said nervously. “Oh, you won’t! Give it to us and we’ll go,” said the teenage bully as he pulled out a razor. Website design By BotEap.comAt the same time, the policemen quietly entered the school with their weapons raised. They scattered in search of Leaf. Two officers walked down a hallway and heard some great students threatening Leaf. “Give us the book and we won’t hurt you!” With the players on their backs, the officials hunched over with their weapons and pointed directly at the soccer players. “Freeze it! Put your arms in the air !!” Website design By BotEap.comBefore the hour passed, Richard Winchester had already been arrested; his hands were handcuffed behind his back and his rights had been granted. Then Ben and his father came in. Joe saw the rare Folio resting on the instructor’s table and examined it carefully, making sure it hadn’t been damaged. It appeared to be in the same condition and Joe immediately put away a special briefcase that secured and preserved valuable books. Website design By BotEap.com“Ben, don’t ever touch anything in my library! I don’t want to lose my new job! I may already be in danger. The library is closed, but security will report this.” Ben was embarrassed and wanted to cry, but his father was so relieved to get the new Yale acquisition back, at the moment he wasn’t so mad at Ben. Joe’s only thought was, “It’s okay that ends well.”
Then he asked, “Where did you get this book from?” “I got it from my dad’s office at the Yale library.” “May l?”
Ben hesitated but agreed.
Mr. Leaf picked it up and examined it carefully, turning its old pages. “Where exactly does your father work in the Yale library?” “In the Rare Manuscripts department.” A girl with short hair asked, “What’s wrong, Mr. Leaf?”
“Class, Ben brought this extremely old book with all of Shakespeare’s plays. It is dated 1623, seven years after his death. It is one of the first of his works to be printed. Ben obtained it from his father’s office at the Yale University Library.. “ Website design By BotEap.comThere were some gasps from the class. A big boy who was part of the soccer team asked, “Is it worth a lot?”
Mr. Leaf smiled slowly. “It’s not worth much. A lot of these were printed.” No, this copy is worth millions! Leaf thought to himself. “Ben, can I save this just for today? I promise I’ll bring it back tomorrow.” But Leaf had no intention of giving it back; he had already decided to steal it and leave New Haven.
Ben dropped out of school after his last period and took the bus to the Yale library.
As soon as he entered his father’s office, he saw his father with two guards.
Joe stormed out the office door and yelled, “Ben, where is it ??? … the Folio!” Ben got so scared and muttered, “I … I … took him to school.” “You better have it with you!” His head sank down, staring at the ground. “No sir.” “What did you do with that?” Yelled Joe. I lent it to Mr. Leaf. “George Leaf … your literature instructor?” Website design By BotEap.comThe security team entered Leaf’s name into their computers, looking for him. One of the guards, a young man, placed him as Ben’s teacher in high school. In addition, he searched under the police data that showed that “George Leaf” was not his real name; It was “Richard V. Winchester.” Furthermore, the analysis revealed that he was under investigation for stealing rare works of art and even books. The guard called the police and told them about the robbery. He directed them to go to his office at the school. Website design By BotEap.comAt the same time, Leaf was finishing some paperwork in her classroom. Police were several blocks away when three members of the soccer team entered the room. Leaf knew they were here from the book, but pretended not to see them. He couldn’t believe the word had gotten around so quickly. “Where is that nice book?” one of them asked harshly. “We want that expensive book!” another player said. Leaf cursed under her breath that she shouldn’t have told her class about the Folio.
Damn! Now everyone knows! he thought.
“I don’t know what you’re talking about,” he said nervously. “Oh, you won’t! Give it to us and we’ll go,” said the teenage bully as he pulled out a razor. Website design By BotEap.comAt the same time, the policemen quietly entered the school with their weapons raised. They scattered in search of Leaf. Two officers walked down a hallway and heard some great students threatening Leaf. “Give us the book and we won’t hurt you!” With the players on their backs, the officials hunched over with their weapons and pointed directly at the soccer players. “Freeze it! Put your arms in the air !!” Website design By BotEap.comBefore the hour passed, Richard Winchester had already been arrested; his hands were handcuffed behind his back and his rights had been granted. Then Ben and his father came in. Joe saw the rare Folio resting on the instructor’s table and examined it carefully, making sure it hadn’t been damaged. It appeared to be in the same condition and Joe immediately put away a special briefcase that secured and preserved valuable books. Website design By BotEap.com“Ben, don’t ever touch anything in my library! I don’t want to lose my new job! I may already be in danger. The library is closed, but security will report this.” Ben was embarrassed and wanted to cry, but his father was so relieved to get the new Yale acquisition back, at the moment he wasn’t so mad at Ben. Joe’s only thought was, “It’s okay that ends well.”