Zelda and Mr. Rothwell in “Trial By Fury”

I wanted to discuss this rationally but you’re making it hard.

Hey, she failed the test - what do you want me to do about it?

But the circumstances were unfair!

Look, if it makes you feel better, you can blame this on me. But I think we both know these problems start at home.

[sharply] What problems?

Hey, if the kid can’t master the quadratic equation, that says to me: dysfunctional family.

[angered] We function just fine!

Tell it to her social worker.