Enter the shop doors, turn towards the seating area and five ladies look up with eager anticipation. One name is announced and four concede graciously with a measured expression of acceptance to their disappointment…
“Oh well, I’m sure our taxis will be along presently”… is a typical chorus.
The “winner” rises, and I gather the shopping bags into one hand. A turn offers the empty arm towards the lady, she reaches and takes hold…
Then the departing, somewhat slo-mo shuffle dance begins.
The professional skill set is to match the natural rhythm of their shuffle. Success allows the pair of us to make a cool exit from the shop…
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An excerpt from one more of the stories… coming soon in a published ebook collection.
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