She Took Me to the Hallway to Explain My “Place”

didn’t move, but I saw it happen in her eyes. That fast little recalculation.

“What exactly is the issue?”

Carol spoke carefully. “Two pledged gifts we expected to clear before tonight haven’t closed. One donor’s transfer is delayed. Another has attached conditions the board can’t accept.”

“How much?”

“One point eight.”

Eleanor looked from Carol to Martin.continue reading …