Herbert A Millington
   Chair - Search Committee
   Whitson University
   College Hill, MA 34109

   Dear Professor Millington,

   Thank you for your letter of March 16. After careful consideration,
   I regret to inform you that I am unable to accept your refusal to 
   offer me an assistant professor position in your department.

   This year I have been particularly fortunate in receiving an unusually
   large number of rejection letters. With such a varied and promising
   field of candidates, it is impossible for me to accept all refusals.

   Despite Whitson's outstanding qualifications and previous experience
   in rejecting applicants, I find that your rejection does not meet my
   needs at this time. Therefore, I will assume the position of assistant
   professor in your department this August. I look forward to seeing 
   you then.

   Best of luck in rejecting future applicants.

   Sincerely,
   Chris L. Jensen