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The teacher Seville had a hard time falling asleep. Every now and then she turned from side to side. She just could not get rid of the thoughts in her head. The dawn was yet to come. She glanced at her watch: it was about 4 a. m. She realized that she would hardly get any sleep, and got out of bed. She was haunted by the fact that the excellent pupil Ilkin suddenly began to lag behind, became disobedient and joined the bad guys. She could not understand what exactly happened to the boy, who was always considered an exemplary pupil, not only in the classroom, but also at school as a whole. His photograph adorned the honors board, his behavior and studies seemed to warrant a bright future.

Peering into the dim lights of the street, she decided that today was the day when she should talk to Ilkin in private and find out what was happening to him, and, if necessary, provide the necessary assistance.

Worried, the teacher left the house without even having breakfast. As soon as she came to school, she went into the classroom and made the necessary notes in the journal. After that she turned to Ilkin: