The Art of the Hustle

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  A little after noon, I received a call from an unknown number on my cell phone.

  “Hello?”

  “Trevor, this is George Foster.”

  “Mr. Foster, I’m so glad you called me back, how are you?”

  “I’m doing well. I received your letter and it was very flattering, thank you.”

  “Well, it’s all true.”

  “Thank you.”

  “So what else do you think of the letter?”

  “I have to say, you obviously put a lot of time and effort into this, and I’m definitely interested in hearing more about this opportunity.”

  “Wonderful. I’m so glad to hear that. Why don’t you come down to Ace Restaurant after work, do you know where that is?”

  “Yes I do, I can be there around seven o’clock.”

  “Okay, great. Just tell the hostess you’re meeting with me and she will bring you to my table.”