Her boss suggests coffee. She walks back to the living room and sits down on the sofa. Once again she takes the chance to give her feet a few moments rest and a little massage. Hearing her boss coming back with the coffee she quickly slips back into her shoes. They continue to chat about her assignments and she crosses and uncrosses her legs, very aware of the effect she is having on her boss. By the time they have finished their coffee she has won him over and he has agreed to give her some of the top interviewing assignments. At last it is time to go and he sees her to the door. As he shuts ...

Her boss suggests coffee. She walks back to the living room and sits down on the sofa. Once again she takes the chance to give her feet a few moments rest and a little massage. Hearing her boss coming back with the coffee she quickly slips back into her shoes. They continue to chat about her assignments and she crosses and uncrosses her legs, very aware of the effect she is having on her boss. By the time they have finished their coffee she has won him over and he has agreed to give her some of the top interviewing assignments. At last it is time to go and he sees her to the door. As he shuts it, Ursula makes her way to her car. Getting in she takes her shoes off with a groan of relief. Oh, my feet are me! Look how red my toes are and my bunion is giving me hell. she says, rubbing her sore feet. But my suffering was worth it. My boss couldn't keep his eyes off me and now I have his agreement for some top assignments.” she praises herself. Starting the car she decides to drive bare foot. She has only travelled about 200 metres when disaster strikes. The car Oh no please! Ursula begs. The car though will not run. Without her mobile phone, she will have to walk back to her bosses house and ask him to telephone for a taxi. Groaning in agony, Ursula her feet back into her high heels, gets out of the car and walks back to his house. Every pace she is in agony. She composes herself as best she can on the steps and rings the bell. When he answers he is surprised to see her. She explains her car has broken down and asks if he can call her a taxi. It s okay, he says, I ll drive you myself. Just let me go back inside and get my keys and a jacket. He adds, disappearing back in the house leaving Ursula standing on the steps waiting. Her feet can take no more punishment though and she has to climb out of her high heels. Her boss comes back and sees her predicament. I m sorry, she says, but I ve been on my feet almost all day in these tight new shoes and I can t stand a moment longer. That s okay, he says, I m amazed you managed so long. I saw you wearing them this morning. So you re not going to change your mind about my new assignments? she asks.No. he replies. “Now I think you d better get in my car and I ll drive you home. he says.