[摘要]
Miss Steele arrived soon afterwards, and he explained her duties to her. At first she refused to accept the post; she said that she had had no experience and was not used to such work. But after a fur...
Miss Steele arrived soon afterwards, and he explained her duties to her. At first she refused to accept the post; she said that she had had no experience and was not used to such work. But after a further conversation he managed to persuade her to come, at least for a week or two. She agreed, but her face had a doubtful expression on it as she went out.
On the following morning Miss Steele arrived at the office ready for work. Ellington had one letter to which he wished to reply immediately, and he rang the bell. Miss Steele came in quietly and sat down, pencil in hand and notebook on knee. Ellington told her to take a letter, and was glad to see that she could write as fast as he spoke. It was soon done and she went out to type it.
"Well , " thought Ellington, "there doesnt seem to be much wrong with that girl."
A short time later she entered the office again and placed a letter, beautifuily typed on his desk. He looked at it with pleasure, but read it with surprise. It was as follows:"24th
July, 1976.
"Mr James Vandenberg,
"His address is on this letter. Here! Take it with yau."Dear Sir,
"I thank you for your letter of yesterdays date. I think the question of the electric motors needs further consideration, and as time is important, it will probably be best if we meet to discuss it. Theres that cat outside the mindozv again. Please tell Miss Harper to remove it and keep it away. Ive told her before about it. I should take it as a favour if you would lunch with me on Friday next. Whats happened to my glass of water this morning? We may then be able to settle the matter finally. I dont like flozvers in the office. Please remove them. I usually lunch at one oclock. Please let me know if that time will suit you. This letter is zmportant and I want you to type it carefully.
"Yours faithfully,"