“Yes, I see an opening here. An employment opening. Dr. Gray is in need of an assistant, and as I am not squeamish, I see no reason why I should not angle for the position. Yes, that might require exaggerating my interest in the subject. It is, however, vastly more interesting than scrubbing water closet pots.” He eyes me, and I can tell I have made a valid argument. I only hope Catriona thinks so when she returns.
