It is a plain but impressive story to me.

   A couple days ago, after having the public English course, a senior student came close to me and, to my surprise, he asked my phone-number---My spring sets in so earlier? However, things didn't proceed as I thought. The senior fellow did call me that night and asked where I am. When we met at the entrance of the library, I was stunned by what he said:

   ---"Would you sit by my side when we take the public English exam next week?"

   I cannot make out what he said.

   ---"Honestly speaking, I'm a senior student and was told by our teacher that I will definitely fail the course if I can't get high remark on the final exam. I did so poor in the last two exams and based on my ability, getting a score above 70 is totally impossible. So can you..."

    I still cann't utter anything but listen. but from his eyes, I could tell a sense of shame and helpless.

    ---"You don't have to do anything, just let me sit near you. You know, I cann't granduate next semester if I fail this course."

    ---"I understand the gravity of your situation but I'm afraid I can't help you in this way. There is enough time to review before next Monday. If you have any problem in grammar or vocabulary, you can call me anytime." I found my voice at last.

     However, there came a bitter and embarrassed silence. In fact I could see tears in his eyes and head there was a slight sob in his voice, which hurt me completely. I cann't remember clearly how the conversation ended but the message he sent to me later impresses me: I really apreciate you, you stick to your principle throughout.

     Principle? I refuse him out of principle? Or ...

     This event left me many things to think, indeed.

 

 PS: I think I should be responsible for the story. As soon as the teacher pack up my answer sheet today, I saw her sitting beside the girl who always wins the first place in exams.