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`` He may think differently , '' said Miss Parsons briefly . Mr. Oliver did think differently . He talked very seriously to Fannie for nearly an hour and then Rosemary was sent for to come to the office . `` Rosemary , '' said the principal , when she appeared , `` I know you have a great many last things to do for the fair , but I had to speak to you before the three o'clock dismissal bell . Fannie is ready to apologize to you before your class is dismissed this afternoon . '' He had explained to Fannie that she must either publicly apologize to Rosemary or be indefinitely suspended . `` I quite understand , '' went on Mr. Oliver , `` that a belated apology like this can not make up to you for the humiliation you suffered on the night of the dinner , but at least the cooking class will know that you were not at fault .