Chapter Five – 23 years and 7 months before the collapse
Jack Allen visited the university, and when Jim saw the opportunity to corner Allen for a chat, it surprised him when the gaunt, greying, bearded man consented to the request. Carter had something to do with it.
“If you want to know about the future of the university,” Allen began. “Then you must speak with Charlie Hamilton. I doubt things will go on like this much longer, but I can’t do anything without the agreement of Dr MacDonald.”
Allen leant towards Jim and lowered his voice.
“These people have a little city republic and the entire country is against them,” he continued. “I would have reformed the university during the break. Got rid of the professors unable to teach, given financial security to those who can. I’m intereste
