FRIENDS

Once Zach arrived at the building, he used the elevator to go to the top floor, which was filled with offices. As he reached the last floor, he walked through the hallway to the VC's office and entered. Sitting in front of him was a man with a white beard who seemed much older than him. The man offered him a seat. Once Zach sat down, the man, who seemed to be the VC, asked, "What may I help you with, Mr. Zach?"

"I want you to help me run some formalities," Zach replied.

"What do you mean by that, Mr. Zach?" the VC asked.

"I want you to put my wife into the university, not here but in New York. That's why I need you to prepare all the formalities, including a transfer letter from you."

The man, who was sitting erect with his hands on the office table, heaved a sigh and leaned back in his chair. Staring at Zach, he said, "Although I wouldn't have done this for anyone else, since it's you asking, consider the work done."

"Thanks very much, Mr. Jones," Zach said in reply, then got up