men as they would stand over her desk when bringing her some work, or asking a totally irrelevent question. Glances that started at the coiffure and hesitated at the cleavage of her breasts which showed to advantage when one looked down at her. She was aware that many of the visits to her desk were not really necessary.

Dates which were soon asked for were quickly discouraged by the cover story of "the boyfriend in the service who would soon be out.

Since there were no outside diversions, she was able to concentrate on her job, her work was better than average and more responsibility was given to her.

One day, Mr. Haller, her employer, asked, “Could you help us out. We are in a bind. One of our models has not shown up and we must have some prints for the Clary Cosmetic Co. by this afternoon. I think you will photograph well and it will only take a few minutes of your time since the setting is all ready.”

It was a thrill slipping into the expensive evening gown obtained for this occasion and pulling on the exquisite over-the-elbow gloves. She marvelled at the ability of the professional makeup man to make her face truly attractive. This experience did not lead to a career as a model, but it did make management aware of their new employee.

It was not long before her advice was asked for on products for women and their customers seemed pleased with results when this advice was followed. It was not long before she was a well paid account executive assigned to firms catering to women.

Michele had become friendly with Vivian Morrison, another new employee, who had joined the secretarial pool at the same time she did. Occasionally they would shop or dine out for an evening and seemed to enjoy the others company. Vivian was a somewhat above average height brunette with a most appealing figure which rated more than just one glance from the opposite sex.

When they had finished dining out one evening, Vivian suggested that they share an apartment since her present roommate was getting married and neither one of them seemed to be dating much at this time. “You do enjoy my company, don't you, and I certainly like you a lot," said Vivian imploringly.

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