64

"S'truth; this one day is more noteworthy than my last five years combined on the farm."

The fool laughs. "I was raised in the drudgery of a fisherman's shack…I take your meaning."

You had hoped to keep the tone light, and are glad to see your intent lands appropriately.

He clears his throat and squints into the night sky as he speaks. "For my part, I can readily see the promise in you, and the value you will bring to the company."

You dip your head in gratitude.

"Would that the rest of the company felt the same," you say, ruefully.

"They will come around," he says with an indulgent air. "How could they not?"

Onward