Page 13 of Dear Mr. Knightley

Dear Mr. Knightley,

It’s been over two months, and I know you never expected to hear from me again. I never expected to write. But Medill’s admissions director called—I got in!

Someone backed out and I was next on the wait list. I asked her to hold my spot while I checked on my grant, and she gave me two days. Father John is probably calling your foundation right now, so this will be redundant soon—but I felt it worth a letter regardless.

I want to go to Medill, Mr. Knightley. And if given this chance, I promise I won’t fail.

Sincerely,

Samantha Moore