Now I'll Tell You Everything (Alice) - Plot & Excerpts
I was offered the job of supervising the counseling staff of all the county’s middle schools. It meant I’d be going from school to school consulting on various problems, writing up reports, working out schedules, and attending meetings. The problem with being promoted is that you’re often taken away from what you love to do most and put in charge of other people who get to do the best stuff. “What should I do?” I asked Patrick. “It’s a great step up, and the pay is good, but . . .” “But you’ll miss working with students,” he said. “Tell them the truth.” So I did. The miracle was that they wanted me anyway and said I could still do part-time counseling at my old school. So I accepted, and the family decided I should have a party. It was weeks before we could all get together, but when it was time, Patrick’s parents even flew in from Wisconsin for the occasion. It seemed strange to be celebrating me for a change, not Patrick. “Hey, Al,” said Les. “Nice going!”
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