“I think you should transfer me to Peter Whitman’s office tomorrow. I could apprentice with his current secretary and learn the ropes from him or her.”

“What should I do in the meantime? I don’t have a replacement for you.” He sounded annoyed and put out by her suggestion.

“All I ever do is water your plant, make your coffee, and send your e-mails. Any idiot can do that.”

“But I don’t want any other idiot, I want you, until I find a more qualified person ...