A Small Madness by Dianne Touchell

Author:Dianne Touchell
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Published: 2014-12-18T16:00:00+00:00

Rose had been looking forward to the interview with the guidance counsellor. She needed application information for drama school. She wouldn’t be applying immediately. She knew she would have to work for a while, put some money aside, and maybe buy a car, but she wanted to be prepared and the anticipation of that preparation made her feel happier than she had in weeks. She was surprised to see Miss Douglas coming out of the office just before she, herself, was due to go in. She smiled, warmly, genuinely, at Miss Douglas. Miss Douglas touched her on the shoulder as she walked past.

When Rose was seated in front of the counsellor she launched immediately into her plans. She found herself distracted by the fact that the counsellor kept scratching her own armpit, but Rose was determined to get all the information she needed. The counsellor began rummaging for pamphlets and contact information while Rose outlined her two-year plan.

‘I’ll work for a while, of course, and take drama classes. But my main goal is to be prepared for auditions by this time next year.’

‘It’s good to see someone who has a real plan, Rose.’ Sigh. ‘Here is all the information about the schools you’re interested in. Entrance criteria, course information. That sort of thing. And you’re not finding the last term stressful at all?’

Rose didn’t respond immediately. She suddenly felt unfocused and had to pull herself back into the room and resettle her edges.

‘Rose? Are you having any trouble with your last term?’

‘No, no, not at all. I’m just excited.’

‘Well, good. That’s good.’ Scratch. ‘Come back if you need anything else. Okay?’

Rose bumped into Tiffany and Holly on the way to her next class and they shrieked with excitement as she showed them the school brochures. She linked arms with Holly as she walked past Liv.

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