The Circle

  "I drew a perfect circle!"   "Yes. I see."   "I think it's possibly the most perfect circle I've ever drawn. What do you think?" There was a pause. Silence between the two of them, teacher and pupil both staring at the ground and the circle inscribed there and the figure it contained within.   "I would have to agree, it is indeed your best work to date. No sign of hesitation. I am impressed,