Beyond The Classroom Gates Act 2 Scene 2 Page 7

only worked here a short space of time but you came highly recommended. In fact, it was a bit of a shock you coming from such a highly rated Catholic school to work with these types of inner city kids. At first I really didn’t think you’d make it and you’d perhaps buckle under the pressure, but you’ve really impressed me.

Mary: Thank you Jane, that means a lot coming from you. But I’m not sure why I’ve been called into your office. Have I done something wrong? Has there been a complaint made against me?

Jane: No Mary. No complaints. Look …I like to call a spade, a spade. You and Simon are pretty close friends, in fact he told you about the job in the school didn’t he?

Mary: [Confused] Yes he did. But, I still don’t