02 The Secret on Ararat by Tim Lahaye

Author:Tim Lahaye
Language: es
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: Christian
ISBN: 9780553586077
Publisher: Bantam
Published: 2011-09-15T04:39:17+00:00

TWENTY-FOUR

PAUL WALLACH WAS IN the library, deeply absorbed in taking notes from a book about archaeological digs in the Valley of the Kings. He didn’t notice the man standing behind him until he reached for the chair next to Paul and pulled it out.

“Do you mind if I sit down?”

Paul didn’t look up from his notes. “Sure. Whatever.” Then something made him turn.

“Mr. Barrington! What are you doing here?”

Barrington smiled and stuck out his hand. “I came to check up on my investment, Paul!”

“Your investment is doing great,” Paul gushed, closing the book. “Thanks to you and the scholarship. It was a great honor to have you come and visit me in the hospital after the bomb explosion at the church.”

Barrington waved a hand dismissively. “That was a tough time for everyone, even me, Paul. After I lost Arthur I was devastated. Probably like you were when your father passed away. I guess since losing Arthur, I’ve begun to think of you a little bit as a son. I hope you don’t mind.”

Paul just smiled a puppy-dog smile, as Barrington knew he would. His emotional buttons were easy to press.

“Could you possibly take a break from your studies and go for a walk with me?”

“Of course. I was just finishing up here, anyway.”

As they left the library, Paul was aware of the other students talking and pointing. He concentrated on looking casual and relaxed, but inside he was glowing. One of the world’s most recognizable businessmen had come to Preston to see him. Paul Wallach.

They found a bench shaded by azaleas and dogwoods and sat down.

“Paul, I would like to propose an idea. Something for you to think about. I want you to consider working for me when you graduate. You’re smart, you’re a hard worker, and you’re a team player. That’s a pretty rare combination.”

Paul tried not to let his excitement show.

“I don’t know what to say, Mr. Barrington. It would be an incredible opportunity.”

“You see, here’s what I was thinking, Paul. I think you have real leadership potential. I would like you to join BCN and work as an apprentice. I would like to take you under my wing and mentor you. I think you can go far in our media organization. You already have a background in media with your father’s having been in the printing business. I’m sure that you learned some of his skills.”

Paul just nodded.

“Here’s what I’d like to see happen, Paul. I would like you to continue to stay in school. I’ll take care of all of your school expenses. But I want you to begin to develop your skills as a writer. To begin with, I would like you to give me samples of your writing on a weekly basis. For example, take your class on biblical archaeology. The one that Professor Murphy teaches. Let’s start by having you give me a four-page report of what is taught in his class. I’ll read your material and come back to you with suggestions. What do you think?”

“That’s one of my most interesting classes.

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