In response to Avery’s question, “Attending White’s session?” the young man asked, “Do you recommend him?”
“Absolutely not,” she scoffed. “Dull miserable old man. His writing’s as bland as his…”
“Mr. White, the stage is yours,” came the announcement.
He winked. “Maybe he’s not that old,” he said, stepping up.
Student, Department of English, St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata.
