8 Strawberry Bank Rd.

Suite 20

Nashua, New Hampshire

     “You better give Professor Ron a call. See if he’s in his office.”

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     Ron Fremont took a sip of his now cold coffee as the phone on his desk rang.

     “Hello. Fremont.”

     “Professor Fremont?”

     “Yes. This is Ron Fremont”

     “I’m Ann Hoffman from the Lowell Banner.”

     “Science and Technology - I read your column.”

     Thank you, professor. I appreciate the endorsement. I’m calling to ask whether you would allow me an interview and, if possible, a tour of the Science Building.”

     “Why? . . . What kind of article will you be writing?” There was a slight hesitancy in his voice. He hadn’t given an interview in years.

     “My editor suggested that a story about the observatory would have some local interest. Maybe a paragraph on the impact of the new equipment installed in the last couple of years.”

     She sounded confident and cheerful. Ron found it refreshing. “I’m a fan of your column. You research your material well. I’m sure the University and I would view your efforts favorably.”

     “What’s a good time, professor?”

     “I’m in the building usually from 9 a.m. ‘till about 6 o’clock. Sometimes I come back in the evening if I have something to do.”

     “Would today be a possibility?”   

     “You have a deadline?”

     “Always. I’d like to get it published soon.”

     “I’m pretty busy today – got the darn 2007 budget to finish. But, I’ll be back in the building tonight before 9 o’clock. I don’t know what hours you keep. Later in the week, I should have some time in the morning.”

     “Oh, tonight would be perfect. Whatever time you like.”

     “Okay. Shall we say 9 p.m.? You know where my office is?”

     “I know where the building is. I’m sure I can find your office. I appreciate your time, Professor.”

     “See you then.”

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