The White Elephant 13: Resilience
| Ceilia: | Oh dear, oh dear. |
| Mary: | Problem Ceilia? |
| Ceilia: | Well according to my calculations, in the past two months we've only had 22 customers. I'm not sure we can afford to stay in business. |
| Gordon: | Well you gave it your best shot but maybe it's time to say enough is enough – and give up. No doubt I'll get a new job at some high-class restaurant. |
| Ceilia: | Oh be quiet Gordon and let me think. |
| Gordon: | I knew she couldn't cope. She calls herself a business woman but really I'm the brains behind this business. |
| Mary: | Really?! Actually, I think she's a tough cookie – and she doesn't strike me as the sort of person to give up easily. |
| Gordon: | Ha! Don't forget I used to be married to her. You might seem as tough as old boots but she wouldn't say boo to a goose. She's as soft as a little kitten ... |
| Ceilia: | Excuse me ... you're the one who cried all the way through the royal wedding on TV! Believe me Gordon, I'm a game old bird and I've decided to make some changes. |
| Gordon: | Oh ... right Ceilia. Let's hear them then. |
| Ceilia: | Right. Well firstly, I think we ought to extend the menu and offer more choices. |
| Gordon: | That's impossible. |
| Ceilia: | Well maybe for you ... perhaps we ought to think about staffing then? |
| Gordon: | You're relentless. |
| Mary: | And what is the second point Ceilia? |
| Ceilia: | Well secondly, I think we ought to open earlier and try to get more customers in for lunchtime. |
| Gordon: | Working longer hours you mean! |
| Ceilia: | Well tough luck Gordon. You might think that I'm as gentle as a kitten but I'm as hard as nails and believe me I'm not going to give up on this business yet. So go on, think of something new for the menu. |
| Mary: | Aww, tough love Gordon! Do you want the recipe book? |
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