Posted: 5:50 PM - Apr 22, 2011
GBOwner
Since there seems to be an interest to continue the current dialog, I've set it up as such here and in the Men's/Ladies Dept.

PCO! 😀

GBOwner

Posted: 10:29 AM - Apr 25, 2011
Mr R Martland
Mr Grace picks up the phone
Mr Humphries answers in his usual voice
"Hello, what's your name little girl? Oh it's you Humphries! Could you tell Captain Peacock to come to my office. Make sure someone takes over as floorwalker while he's off the floor.
Mr Humphries says "Yes Mr Grace." He puts down the phone.

Posted: 9:37 PM - Apr 25, 2011
Charlie
Captain Peacock reaches Mr. Grace's office and knocks on the door. Mr. Grace's curvaceous secretary admits him.

Mr. Grace I came as soon as I got the call. What can I do for you?

Posted: 7:43 AM - Apr 26, 2011
Mr R Martland
As Peacock enters Mr Grace is on the phone to the employment agency for a temporary secretary
I need a new secretary, the one i've got is going away on a course.
Yes. Erm...blonde, under 24, 34, 25, 32, sounds nice. Send her over.
Now then Peacock, I've had a complaint from a customer.
He said that you were rude and not helpful at all.
I know that you were in Toys before, as a junior I think that perhaps you could have that job back. We can't have unhelpful floorwalkers, especially in Toys and Games. So, I'm going to make Mr Lucas the floorwalker and you can be the junior. A change is as good as a rest. Good luck Stephen. Oh and Stephen, can you send Mr Lucas in?

Posted: 10:49 AM - Apr 26, 2011
Charlie
I must categorically protest sir! I was not rude. That child spit on my shoes! She ruined one of Mrs. Slocumbe's mechanical pussies and practically demolished one of Mr. Grainger's train sets.
Posted: 3:52 PM - Apr 26, 2011
Mr R Martland
Mr Grace has fallen asleep.

(OOC: This will be interesting)

Posted: 8:18 PM - Apr 26, 2011
Libby_W
<high pitched toned voice, tugging on collar, pulling collar across> ME?!
<whispers to Mr. Humphries?>What the bloody hell would Young Mr. Grace want ME for?!?
It was great workin' with you, Mr. Humphries.< gulps and he shakes his hands and leaves for Young Mr. Graces office.>

Posted: 8:22 PM - Apr 26, 2011
Libby_W
(after his secretary awakes him and lets him know Mr. Lucas has arrived)

<pinches bottom of scretary as she passes> Ah-hem, Good Afternoon Mr. Grace, <bends over> You wanted to see me, Sir?

Posted: 11:28 AM - Apr 27, 2011
Mr R Martland
Ah, young Mr Lucas.
You're a promising young lad aren't you?
I've decided to give you a promotion, only temporarily of course, but don't tell Peacock that. I'm making you the floorwalker and Peacock the junior. And, if you do well, we might have to keep you in managment. The rule that was brought in last month was, let me think, erm.. oh yes, if you are in managment for 10 days or more you're kicked out of the union.

Good luck Mr Lucas!

Posted: 2:56 PM - Apr 27, 2011
Libby_W
Thank you Mr. Grace. < stating as bowing , exits>

{Blimey, Me, Floorwalker of Graces Department Store} < thinking as he steps onto the lifts>

Floral Dept please...

I do believe I need to buy a carnation. <big grin>

Posted: 10:45 AM - May 04, 2011
Jim
Mr. Rumbold takes the customer up to Young Mr. Grace's office. His secretary answers the door.

Sssh she says. I just got him dropped off to sleep. Is this an emergency?

Mr. Rumbold: Yes I'm afraid it is. This customer here will be able to clear up the trouble on the floor earlier this morning.

Secretary: Alright. I'll wake him. She quietly goes over to his side and scratches under his chin. Koowe she says gently. Mr. Grace!

He wakes up startled and clasps her. What? What's wrong?

Secretary: Nothing Mr. Grace this lady would like to have a word with you. He notices the nicely dressed and shaped woman beside Mr. Rumbold and his eyes begin to twinkle.

What can I do for you madam he asks?

Well sir, as I was explaining to Mr. Rumbold here, I would like to apologize for all the trouble my little girl and husband caused on the floor this morning. I assure you sir that I do not allow my daughter to spit in public nor is she allowed to manhandle merchandise. I have already paid for the damaged merchandise and apologized to Captain Peacock as well. Mr. Rumbold here thought it might be a good idea if I explained things to you. I do hope you will reconsider demoting Captain Peacock. The whole thing wasn't his fault at all sir. I assure you I will be giving my daughter a huge time out and strongly speaking with my husband about why he allowed her to carry on in that manner in public.

I must admit I arrived in a bit of a snit after listening to my husband and daughter's version of events. I even slapped the floorwalker in the face for it. He was the one that told me what actually happened. When he directed me to the proper counter to pay for the damaged merchandise your saleslady backed him up and the others agreed. You can be very proud of your staff the way they rallied around Captain Peacock.

Well thank you Mr. Rumbold for bringing this customer to me. Would you please tell young Mr. Lucas and Captain Peacock I would like to see them in my office?

Posted: 11:18 AM - May 04, 2011
Mr R Martland
Alright. Don't get your knickers in a twist. I did this to keep Peacock on his toes. I saw this as the perfect opportunity. Nobody's job is safe...anyone could be demoted.

Okay, send them both in.

Posted: 7:35 PM - May 04, 2011
Charlie
You sent for me Mr. Grace?

Posted: 8:34 PM - May 04, 2011
Libby_W
You sent for me also, Mr. Grace?

Posted: 1:33 PM - May 06, 2011
Mr R Martland
Good afternoon.

I hope you both enjoyed your time in your new positions. As of tomorrow, you will both be in your old jobs.

Posted: 2:29 PM - May 06, 2011
Libby_W
Thank you Mr. Grace...It was an interesting venture. But, it will be nice to have things back to normal tomorrow.