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Re: Unusual lecture problem

"It will all die down. They can find another speaker and you can stop
worrying about them."

Best advice so far!

Thanks,

Graham

>Given the whole story, I think you're well within your rights to "just
>say 'No.'"
>
>Also, given the strength of your well-deserved reputation, it won't do
>you any long term harm. As for feeling morally obligated, I don't think
>you are--write them a letter detailing the chain of events and explain
>that the deal was never firm in the first place and that personal
>matters have come up that make it impossible for you to do it--you have
>to be in England.
>
>It will all die down. They can find another speaker and you can stop
>worrying about them.
>
>Miranda Smith
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