Red Inked

Circa 1989.  It’s either the classic backhanded compliment (…”without making this argument explicit, you say as much”) or an unsubtle hint (“how about a thesis there, missy?”).  Bonus: the s/ash grade, a.k.a. I’m-a-pussy-and-can’t-bring-myself-to-give-you-the-B-that-you-really-deserve.