JUNE 5

Dear Mr. Knightley,

This is my last letter. Thank you for the opportunity, but I didn’t get into Medill. I was wait-listed. It means the same as rejected.

Father John can give me a couple weeks while I find more work. He suggested I enroll in Roosevelt’s grad school night program in order to stay here, but I refuse to be that pathetic. It’s time to go.

I’ll keep my library job and find extra work. I filled out five applications today alone. I like the barista position at Starbucks best. It pays well and offers benefits for part-time workers. There are no full-time positions available.

Thank you, Mr. Knightley.

Sincerely,

Sam Moore