as i moved down the hall , i could feel the eyes of students and teachers on my back , watching me , judging me , and i started to walk faster . `` what does that have to do -- '' `` the fact of the matter is , '' stone said , `` that you are the odd man . we were soon covered in dirt and leaves . a strange look was on her face . now , i want you all to listen very carefully to what i 'm about to say . 