The Body in the Big Apple
The Body in the Big Apple
“Josie said as she came through the door to the kitchen of the community center where the luncheon was being held. “There’s an empty place setting next to him. He must be one of the honorees or he’s going to give out the awards. Isn’t he in politics?”
Faith’s heart sank, then began to beat rapidly. She had tried calling Emma this morning, but the line had been busy, and Faith hadn’t had a moment to spare herself—jumping out of bed, throwing on her clothes, and rushing straight to work. Josie had... grinned and said, “My, my, my, we don’t often see the boss so disheveled.”
Now the rest of the staff was back in the room after serving the first course, awaiting instructions. “Clear the soup, but remember—not until everyone at the table appears to be finished.” Faith hated it when plates were cleared while some of the people, usually including her, were still eating. In some restaurants and at many parties and events, it seemed there was someone in the kitchen with a stopwatch and the wait staff was all competing for the blue ribbon.MoreLess
Faith’s heart sank, then began to beat rapidly. She had tried calling Emma this morning, but the line had been busy, and Faith hadn’t had a moment to spare herself—jumping out of bed, throwing on her clothes, and rushing straight to work. Josie had... grinned and said, “My, my, my, we don’t often see the boss so disheveled.”
Now the rest of the staff was back in the room after serving the first course, awaiting instructions. “Clear the soup, but remember—not until everyone at the table appears to be finished.” Faith hated it when plates were cleared while some of the people, usually including her, were still eating. In some restaurants and at many parties and events, it seemed there was someone in the kitchen with a stopwatch and the wait staff was all competing for the blue ribbon.MoreLess
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