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Tully tried, as the an, to remain patient and believe in the best, but by the end of May, shed al up to be a good year for her It was early now, on a hot spring day, and she orking hard to enjoy her spot as the replacement anchor At the end of the broadcast, she headed back to her office

She was just sitting down at her desk when she heard:

"Line two, Tully "

She picked up the phone, pushed the square white button for line thich immediately lit up "Tallulah Hart "

"Hello, Ms Hart Dick E for NBC in New York I understand youre looking to move up to the networks "

Tully drew in a sharp breath "I am "

"We have an opening on the early nment reporter "

"Really?"

"Ill be seeing nearly fifty candidates next week The competition will be fierce, Ms Hart "

"So am I, Mr Emerson "

"Thats the kind of a of papers on a desk "Ill have my secretary send you a ticket Shell call to set you up with a place to stay in the city and the date of your interview All that work for you?"

"Perfectly Thank you, sir You wont be disappointed in me "

"Good I hate to waste my time " He paused "And tell Johnny Ryan hi from me "

Tully hung up and dialed Kate and Johnnys number

Kate answered immediately "Hello?"