Worth a try

Not as though I had much hope for having the slightest connection with politics. Without any kind of diploma, my possibilities were somewhat limited. I still refused consistently to go to a college. I was not a big fan of schools, and it was an understatement. I have met too many incompetent teachers and educated yet narrow-minded persons to have respect for a certificate.

I really did not know how to go on though, I had to learn - on my own. I was sure that I would not go neither to a school nor to a publisher. How would I be strong enough to get along on my own, I did not know. During the past few years I have lost almost every ounce of my confidence. I got accustomed with the fact that I fail everything. I got used to being rejected again and again and again.

This time, Gabika's information seemed to be a nice opportunity - yet I found it distasteful to get closer to Sári only because of my career. I intended to get close to her because of herself. I found her exciting, and her acquaintances, too. I dare say those people - the intelligent bastards - usually are the most interesting of persons.