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                    SAN  HIRES  BOB  TO
          UN  HER  BUSINESS




                  ays  “up  all night  thinking  about  her
                     ness. In  the  morning,  she  discusses  it

                b.  Bob agrees  to  work for  her.                |





    Bob:     —You’re  up  bright  and  early  this  morning,  Susan.

     Susan:  I  didn’t  sleep  a  wink.  I  was  awake  all  night  thinking
             about  the  new  business.

    Bob:     Running  your  own  business  is  lots  of work.  Are  you
             prepared  to  work  like  a  dog?


    Susan:   No.  But  I  am  prepared  to  hire  you  to  run  the  business.


    Bob:     You  want  me  to  run  a  cookie  business?  Fat  chance!

    Susan:   Why  not?


    Bob:     1  don’t  have  a  clue  about  making  cookies.  I  don’t  even
             know  how  to  turn  the  oven  on!

    Susan:   I'll  give  you  a  crash  course.


    Bob:  —  Do  Ihave  to  do  the  baking?


    Susan:  No.  You'll  just  manage  the  business  side.



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