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Mrs. Martin
Miss Ehlis teaches Francisco English and social studies in the eighth grade. She gives the class an assignment to learn a section from the Declaration of Independence. As Francisco prepares to recite this, immigration officers make a surprise sweep of his school, and Miss Ehlis sadly points out Francisco to them when they come looking for him.
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I sat at my desk and went over the recitation in my mind one last time: “We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their creator with certain inalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” I checked the text in my note pad to make sure I had not forgotten anything. It was perfect. […]
Miss Ehlis […] was interrupted by a knock at the door. When she opened it, I could see Mr. Denevi, the principal, and a man standing behind him. The instant I saw the green uniform, I panicked. I wanted to run but my legs would not move.
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Miss Ehlis Quotes in The Circuit
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I sat at my desk and went over the recitation in my mind one last time: “We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their creator with certain inalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” I checked the text in my note pad to make sure I had not forgotten anything. It was perfect. […]
Miss Ehlis […] was interrupted by a knock at the door. When she opened it, I could see Mr. Denevi, the principal, and a man standing behind him. The instant I saw the green uniform, I panicked. I wanted to run but my legs would not move.
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