Tony was waiting for Jim outside the university the next day.
“Ah, there you are,” he said when he saw Jim approaching. “I talked the hind legs off the chancellor. She’s now wild about you. I hope we didn’t disturb you last night.”
“Not at all,” Jim lied. “Do I have to see the chancellor now?”
“Let her wait. She’ll be happy to have you. I had to spin her a bit of a yarn. Who’s hiring anyone these days? If she wants to know anything about you, you know nothing.”
“Maybe you should tell me what you said?” Jim was getting nervous.
“Nonsense, you’re capable of lying, anyone can see that.”
“It’s just that... I need this job.”
“This job? Don’t look at me like that. Does it worry you I’m friends with your sister?”
“No, not at all,” said Jim, feeling very awkward.
“Don’t let it. When we ar
