Adventures with Students, vol. 14

...dude comes into the office (this is his second time to attempt my class; he had to drop due to excessive absences over the summer):

Dr. Hill, I was wondering what it would take to get a 'B' in your class.  I'm graduating this term and I just--I just--I just didn't know what I needed to do.

Well, coming to class might be a good start, I think to myself.  I then mutter something about a lot hanging on his final and term paper grades. 


Okay, well, I was just wondering.


What you should be wondering is how on earth I'm letting you pass the class at all. 

I mean, seriously.  I'm fine if the guy's got other fish to fry, and has to miss some classes.  But then to come in and drop hints about a 'B'?  wow.