This conversation naturally pleased Elliot Douglas.
He patted Lincoln Griffin on the shoulder and said, "Little Griffin, with talents like yours not entering the Party Committee, it's truly a loss for the Party and the people."
Lincoln Griffin chuckled and said, "Mayor Douglas, the State Committee recently advocated for leaders to learn foreign languages. How's your progress coming along?"
Elliot Douglas listened.
He waved his hand and said, "Don't mention it. I'm already in my fifties. Asking me to learn a foreign language is as good as taking my life."
Lincoln Griffin's face lit up, and he said, "Mayor Douglas, I recently met a foreign teacher who teaches languages fluently. How about I introduce her to you?"
Originally, he wanted to refuse, but he feared disappointing Lincoln Griffin's goodwill.
So he nodded and said, "Little Griffin, you're really thoughtful."
