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"I am, sir," I said happily, "It’s the center of my entire life"

Vin sat forward like an excited child I had to stop rin on his face "So," he said conspiratorially, "Elpidio"

"Yes," I croaked,his workhis first show and I aether" His eyes narrowed "Do you believe this could be you?"

"Yes, sir," I retorted with confidence "As soon as I heard about the position, I dropped everything to fly out here to meet you I know I’m the best person for this job I’ve studied his work I’ve written academic journals on his methods and on his themes I’ve written articles on his rise to fame"

Vin sat back, clasped his hands and nodded his head He seemed to have lost his enthusiasm My stomach rolled I wanted this position so, so much

"I’ve read your articles and journals, Ms Lucia," he said I waited for him to say more "You’re an exceptional art scholar and you clearly have a passion for é"

"Yes, sir," I replied, "He’s one of my favorite contemporary sculptors" I paused at what I’d just said and lowered my eyes to inspect the wooden table "No, excuse me," I said nervously, "Elpidio is my absolute favorite contemporary artist, period"

Vin’s head tilted to the side "Why?" Vin’s eyes had lit up with interest

"Why…" I whispered, conte how I could expressbreath, thinking through my answer, and opted to speak fro his sculptures and let my words flow

"His works… They are both the saddest and most beautiful pieces of art I have ever seen Every curve of the marble comes from deep within his heart The the at the sale one of them, all day, everyday for the rest of ic, yet so beautiful The lances at any one of the pieces evokes a kaleidoscope of emotions from the very depths of the soul I don’t knohat else to say except that his work communicates with me like no other," I patted my hand overI feel his work I feel it, as though it lives and breathes, just like you and I"

Opening my eyes, I blushed in ehts I had becoain and tapped my hand with his

"Well, Ms Lucia, that was quite the answer," Vin said, with a hint of huh, I brushed a loose piece of hair from my face "He’s quite the sculptor"

"Yes, he is," Vin said, then sighed a heavy sigh "He’s a genius, a brilliant, brilliantto forget he was in my company, Vin pulled himself round from his sudden sadness After several seconds of silence, Vin said, "I’m an old fashioned man, Ms Lucia I don’t care for formal job interviews and I’m not one for rote scripted replies I want a curator who understands Elpidio’s work, someone who is as passionate about it as I am"

"I’ve studied each of those pieces more than anyone, anyone, Vin I’allery, the only person who can create a story worthy of his work I know I can design the perfect space to showcase his talent I can do this, Vin, believe me I can I’ve never failed to deliver before, and I hed and onceyour journals and speaking to you today, I am just as convinced of this as you are But even if I wasn’t; listening to you describe how Elpidio’s work affects you just noell, it would have won you the position regardless"

For ain the air Unable to resist the need for clarification, I asked, "Do I… have I got the position?"

Vin nodded his head once and stood up "You have indeed Ms Lucia I’m not one to procrastinate I’ve already explored your acadeht up with previous ehly reco froather"