The Tie That Binds

May, 1963

The Tie that BindsHe was walking down the green-carpeted hall when he passed the open door of a room and heard Stud Tatum's voice,saying, "Come on, Byron, wake up – you got to get up now. Byron, get your can out of that sack!"Morrison, who was both the newest and the youngest of the masters at the school, glanced in the open door. Byron Ramsey was lying on the nearest twin bed, fully clothed, and looking sound asleep. His roommate, Stud Tatum, was bending over the bed, shaking him. Stu...