“Rejected!?” Spat his young intern.
The accusatory bite in her response stunned the assistant editor. This was so out of character. Jane had the type of gift rare in media these days. Strength of purpose, attention to detail, and a solid, unwavering commitment to her craft.
“Why was it rejected? My evidence was rock solid.” She added, calmer.
Her boss replied, knowingly. “You’ve learned well, and you’ve brought this publication a much-needed refreshing point of view. One last important lesson. Of all the victims we meet, the hardest one to look squarely in the eye, is the truth.”
The accusatory bite in her response stunned the assistant editor. This was so out of character. Jane had the type of gift rare in media these days. Strength of purpose, attention to detail, and a solid, unwavering commitment to her craft.
“Why was it rejected? My evidence was rock solid.” She added, calmer.
Her boss replied, knowingly. “You’ve learned well, and you’ve brought this publication a much-needed refreshing point of view. One last important lesson. Of all the victims we meet, the hardest one to look squarely in the eye, is the truth.”
