Mr. Trask
One of the few perks of this office is that I am empowered to handle certain matters as I see fit. Do you understand?
Charlie Simms
Yes, sir.
Mr. Trask
Good. The Dean of Admissions at Harvard and I have an arrangement. Along with the usual sheaf of applicants submitted, of which virtually two-thirds are guaranteed admittance, I add one name. Somebody who's a standout. And yet, underprivileged. A student who cannot afford to pay the board and tuition in Cambridge. Do you know on whose behalf I drafted a memo this year?
Charlie
No, sir.
Mr. Trask
You. You, Mr. Simms. Now, can you tell me who did it?
Charlie
[Charlie hesitates, visibly conflicted, then shakes his head.]
No, sir, I can't.
Mr. Trask
You take the weekend to think about it, Mr. Simms. Good afternoon.
