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INT. A HALLWAY OUTSIDE THE EXAMINATION ROOM – DAY

Toozie is in the middle of a conversation with Miranda, Sherman, and Chad. Professor Lee ambles up, and Toozie’s friends stand aside.

PROFESSOR LEE

Ms. Chen, I just wanted to compliment you on what is one of the finest and most articulate undergraduate thesis defenses it has ever been my pleasure to witness.

TOOZIE

Thank you, Professor Lee.

PROFESSOR LEE

Indeed I don’t think I’ve seen a doctoral candidate who has done better.

Toozie smiles, slightly embarrassed.

PROFESSOR LEE

Speaking of which, it’s a pity you aren’t considering graduate study in your near future.

TOOZIE

I might like that, but have you seen what’s at the end of a Ph.D. program? The academic job market is a disaster.

PROFESSOR LEE

True, unfortunately.

TOOZIE

Can you offer me any reason to think it will be better in, say, six years?

PROFESSOR LEE

Unfortunately, I can’t.

There is a moment of awkward silence.

PROFESSOR LEE

In any event, I can’t help but think that a young scholar with your outstanding qualifications in the humanities will find remunerative and fulfilling employment.

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