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I head to the lobby and find A African A with her "Hello Sara," this newco here this summer"

Lynn is dressed in a cream colored suit, and her hair and makeup is impeccable, but her personality is casual and warirl who been at the hostess stand the night of the gallery event I’d attended, joins us I’ood with these people Unfortunately, Mary, a pretty, and rather robust blonde salesperson closer to reeting

"So, Aain "Is it co on wines and music to work here?"

She nods "We have soto determine where we can best service the clientele In fact, we have a wine testing Wednesday night"

My sto?

"Excuseat the desk "Can soe of Chris standing in front ofhis jacket around me, makes my belly do a flutter "I would be happy to help you," I offer, suddenly very eager to visit his display again

Amanda looks shocked, and I assume that means I’m not allowed to be on the floor yet I pretend not to notice and head to the sales floor

An hour later, the wo with excite made a sale

Ralph winks at me as I pass his office, which I’ve now discovered is next to rowls and I realize I haven’t eaten anything and a glance at the ridiculously expensive, absolutely fabulous antique clock in the hallway says it’s two o’clock Jeez, how did that happen?

I turn back to the reception area to ask Amanda if I can run out, and find myself toe-to-toe with Mark He is taller than I remembered and I crane htly, and I am immediately aware of his displeasure Why is he displeased? I just brought in six figures to the gallery

"Mr Co?"

"I was, ah, helping customers"

"Did I tell you to help custoaze flicks over ain "I just thought-"

"Don’t think, Ms McMillan," he says tightly "Do as I say"

Old, fas of inadequacy, of needing to please--a moth to flame that is sure to burn hten "I took every test I’ I don’t knoine or opera or classical music I’m sure you’ll find the job-related ones to be exemplary"