[Part 1_August]C16——Lamb to the Slaughter

Lamb to the Slaughter <br><br><br>"Like a lamb to the slaughter": Something that you say about someone who goes somewhere calmly, not knowing that something unbleasant is going to happen to them.<br> I Googled it last night. That's what I was thinking when Ms.Petosa called my name and suddenly it was my turn to talk.<br> "My name is August," I said, and yeah, I kind of mumbled it.<br> "What?" said someone.<br> "Can vou speak up, honey?" said Ms. Petosa.<br> "My name is August," I said louder, forcing myself to look up. "I, um . .. have a sister named Via and a dog named Daisy. And, um... that's it."<br> "Wonderful." said Ms. Petosa. "Anyone have questions for August?"<br> No one said anything.<br> "Okay, you're next," said Ms. Petosa to Jack.<br> "Wait, I have a question for August," said Julian, raising his hand. "Why do you have that tiny braid in the back of your hair? Is that like a Padawan thing?"<br> "Yeah." I shrug-nodded.<br> "What's a Padawan t...