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"Ms Hart," she said It was always better to start off on the right foot Gloria Steineet respect if you didnt demand it

Mr Rorbach blinked at her "Excuse me?"

"Ill answer to Ms Hart, if you dont ree in English literature froe? Ie of social consciousness I can see it in your eyes I like your glasses, by the way "

He stared at her, his htest bit before he seemed to remember where he was "Follow me, Ms Hart " He led her down the bland white hallway to the last fake wood door on the left, which he opened

His office was a small corner space, with athat looked directly at the monorails elevated cement track The walls were completely bare

Tully sat on the black fold-up chair positioned in front of his desk

Mr Rorbach took his seat and stared at her "One hundred and twelve letters, Ms Hart " He patted the thick manila file folder on his desk

Hed saved all the letters shed sent ThatShe pulled her newest résumé out of the briefcase and set it on his desk "As Ih school paper has repeatedly put e Additionally Ive included an in-depth piece on the Guatemalan earthquake, an update on Karen Ann Quinlan, and a heart-wrenching look at Freddie Prinzes last days Theyll surely showcase my ability "

"Youre seventeen years old "

"Yes "

"Next h school "

All those letters had worked He knew everything about her "Exactly I think thats an interesting story angle, by the way Going in to senior year; watching the class of 78 Maybe we could do oes on behind the doors of a local high school Im sure your viewers—"

"Ms Hart " He steepled his fingers and rested his chin on the tips, looking at her She got the i not to smile

"Yes, Mr Rorbach?"

"This is the ABC affiliate, for gosh sakes We dont hire high school kids "