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He plopped down, muttering under his breath, immediately popping up to pace angrily.
Jim watched the whole display with mild amusement.
"Something wrong, Chief?"
"No! Yes! Stupid math teacher!"
"What's the problem?"
"One of my students has him and she almost cried in my office today."
"Because?"
"Fairfax wouldn't help her in class. Said that he had to spend time with students who needed help more!"
"What did you do?"
"I set her up with a tutor, friend of mine."
"That's why your students love you, Chief."
Blair smiled.
"Thanks."
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