The suggestion that it was passed for any other reason is without foundation and is not consistent with the assessment records held by this office.
The university regrets that comments to the contrary were made, and we wish to express our appreciation for bringing this matter to our attention through appropriate channels.*
I read that paragraph three times.
Then I folded the letter, put it back in the envelope, and set it beside Margaret’s letter on the table.
The two envelopes sat side by side — one worn at the edges, one crisp and new.
I called Priya.
“The letter came,” I said.
“I know,” she said.
“Dr.
Marsh copied me on the summary.
Are you okay?”
“I’m fine,” I said.
“I want to thank you again.
Properly.”
“You don’t need to.”
“I do,” I said.
“You didn’t have to make that call.
You could have walked out of that lounge and decided it wasn’t your problem.
