An hour and a half later, the last paper was collected, and I feigned excitement:

“Not so fast Williams, you’ve got to stay here and finish your other too paper’s!”

I slumped back into my seat, secretly grinning at myself. The grin grew as I heard behind me:

“What the hell is this Ohara? You’re going to have to stay too and finish this with Williams!” He stormed back past me completely livid and announced: “Right I’m going to have a word with the House Leader about this! You two had better get on before he castrates both of you!” With that he slammed the door.

I barely even managed...