When his mother was about to say something, Principal Jackson added, "Mrs. Cavanaugh, I think the punishment is more than appropriate... I'm sure you know what Maximus' behavior was like. I'm being very lenient to the boys right now but if you're going to plead for him, then you'd leave me no choice but to increase the punishment."
"How dare you!" snapped Mrs. Cavanaugh. She glared at the principal as she added, "Do you know who my husband is?"
Principal Jackson raised his hand to stop her before she made a fool of herself. He cleared his throat before pointing out, "Mrs. Cavanaugh, of course, I know who Ambassador Cavanaugh is..."
"... However, please bear in mind that every student of Imperial Middle School came from a similar background. Even if they are not, this is not the kind of school for you to pull your rank in."
