Chapter 26Linda
THE DOORBELL ENDED Eric's soliloquy for the moment. The president and Mel Zack walked into the kitchen. He hurried to shake Eric's hand.
“So how goes college?”
“I'm enjoying it so far, Mr. President. I want to thank you for my scholarship. I haven't seen you to tell you in person. I hope you got my letter.”
“Eric, I haven't actually seen it, but I'm sure it's in a file I'll get to eventually. I'm sure I won't be as busy not being president as I have been.” A warm smile filled his face. “So I understand you want to talk to me?”
Once again, Eric explained his dilemma. The president listened and patted Eric's arm. “I appreciate, more than you can know, that you've kept your word. So, if I give you my okay now, will you tell us the whole story?”
Jane pulled a yellow pad f
