"...And I need a short story from each of you about a topic on the finals paper due when you get back from winter holidays! Any questions feel free to stop by my desk or office after class, I'll be available in my office or over email during the holidays." Narrator finishes, turning back around to face his college class holding chalk. The chalkboard behind him has the message, "Happy holiday!" In elegant cursive. Stanley scoffs silently as he glares at narrator. He is still resentful because the parable. When the rest of the class leaves, Stanley stays behind.