Word of the Day: Advisor
“Hmmm. Hmmm. Yes. Yes, I see. Very strong. Yes. Yes. Very, very interesting.”
Not sure if these were cues to begin the conversation, she just sat nodding and smiling.
“And I see you also volunteer your time at the animal shelter.”
“That’s right. Once when I was little I witnessed a dog being-”
“And you’ve also got musical talents, I see.”
“Yes, last Spring I was named to the Southern Illinois all-regional-”
“But tell me, do you aspire towards excellence?”
“Well, of course I do. I never once-”
“Because if I’m going to see to it your application be accepted, I want to make damn sure you won’t let me down!”
“I don’t mean to sound pushy, sir, but I think my-”
“Let me tell you a story. A story about a boy who was once your age. He sat right where you’re sitting now and he promised me, promised me, dear, that I could forward his application with utmost confidence in his abilities. And do you know what happened?”
“No, sir. I can’t imagine-”
“He’s now the president of the Chicago Board of Trade. Can you imagine!? The Chicago Board of Trade!”
“That’s terrific, sir, I’ll bet you’re awful-”
“That’s right. And he owes it all to me. Do you know when I last heard from him?”
“I assume you-”
“Yesterday. Just yesterday! Isn’t that remarkable?”
“Truly inspiring, sir. I just hope-”
“He calls me as if I were his own father. And why does he do this?”
“Certainly it’s because-”
“Because without my divine intervention, he’d be half the man he is today. And he knows it!”
“You are undoubtedly-”
“Now, how can I be sure that you will be the same success as that boy so many years ago?”
“Sir, all I ask is for a chance.”
“Fine then, I’ll inform you of my decision next week.”
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