The three jolly friends began to head inside the school premises. 

As soon as they stepped in through the gate, the principal’s voice rang out from the loudspeakers of the school’s public address system: "All students should move to the hall immediately."

 

"I repeat, all students should move to the hall immediately."

 

Max, Mia, and Martha glanced at one another in confusion.

 

What was the cause of the sudden order?

 

That was an impromptu announcement--Mrs. Babington must have a very important message for the students.

 

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The school hall was soon flooded with students and teachers--all were keen to know the reason for the sudden gathering.

 

The crowd was noisy...