an explanation when I already had a problem I could prove.
I wrote to the board coordinator, attaching the original invitation and the dated proposal I had submitted. I asked whether the meeting was proceeding and whether I remained on the agenda. I did not send the photograph. The documents could answer my question without dragging anyone else into it.
At seven fifteen, the coordinator called. “We were told you had withdrawn,” she said. I looked at the invitation on my screen. “I have not withdrawn.” There was a pause, followed by the sound of typing. “Then we will expect you at nine.”
I dressed, packed my notes, and printed six copies of the original budget. Before leaving, I sent Martin one message: “The coordinator confirmed the meeting. I will be there.” His reply arrived while I was putting on my coat. He said there had been a misunderstanding and
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