Mr. Evan, br a chubby Jewish guy with pale skin, br likes the classroom cold, br so we all have to freeze. br br In the morning, when he comes in, br he stares at us all, with those small br Chinese-looking eyes, br checking for absentees. br Today he began: br “If you do have to vomit, br then vomit! ” br He told us to listen br when our bodies complain: br “I don’t like this stuff, br so get it the hell out of me! ” br Later he spoke of diseases, br infections, and shingles. br br Mr.