Mr. Spondrige: scene 2
Just as Groves had promised, Mr. Henri was a tall, handsome, and French snail. He bustled around directing the shopgirls, who giggled over him.
"Spondrige?" he exclaimed when he saw Mr. Spondrige.
"*gasp* Henri? Could it really be you?"
"I don't know what to say. It's been so long"
"Good to see you buddy" Spondrige said as he gave Henri a big hug.
"I feel so silly. How could I have missed connecting the name Spongridge to you"
"Well, when we we last saw each other I was a lowly boxboy"
"And how far you've worked your way up. Why it's what you've always dreamed of"
"What we've always dreamed of. Henri, I want you to stay." Spondrige said earnestly .
"But I was just contracted to -"
"Forget about that. You're here permanently!'
"Oh thank you Spondrige"
"Don't mention it" he replied shooting a finger.
"I'll get to work right away. You er, said you wanted the perfume department to span the entire front area?"
"Yes, and accessories next to that." The scent will just draw the customers in".
"And will I have an assistant?"
"I'll find one for you personally"