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Resigning herself to this somewhat humiliating and painful dismissal, Avine took leave of her boss and promised to get back on her feet as soon as possible.

- So Mr. Davis gave you a bad beating? Jennifer Carlyle, an old colleague and friend of the young assistant, asked mockingly but nicely.

- Yes," sighed the latter as she prepared to go to lunch. He recommended me, not to say ordered me to have a good meal to get my mind back on things.

- That doesn't surprise me," the colleague remarked, with a stunning seriousness. You haven't been yourself for a week. Take a good look in the mirror, you really don't look good at all. I think you need a holiday.

- Thank you for your remark Jenny, I'll take it under advisement, was Avine's only response to the friendly advice she felt was unnecessary.