In Susan's office a few days later. Susan calls Sam, her assistant, into her office. |
Susan: |
[She speaks into the intercom.] Sam, would you come in, please? |
Sam: |
[He walks into Susan's office. He is carrying a pad and pen.] You sound like something's bothering you, Susan. The sketches for the cover of the new doll book? |
Susan: |
That's not it. Please sit down. |
Sam: |
Sure. [He sits down.] |
Susan: |
I need your advice on a personal matter, but it's not about me. |
Sam: |
You need my advice on a personal matter, and it's not about you. OK. |
Susan: |
It's about my grandfather. |
Sam: |
What's the problem? |
Susan: |
It won't sound like a big deal, but it is. I had dinner with him Saturday, and he's very unhappy about not working. |
Sam: |
I thought he was retired and pleased to be living with the family. |
Susan: |
He is, but there's so much energy and talent in the man, and he doesn't get to use it. |
Sam: |
But what can I do? What kind of advice are you looking for? |
Susan: |
Simply this. John Marchetta runs this company. |
Sam: |
He founded this company. |
Susan: |
Right. John Marchetta gave me my start here six years ago, when I first graduated from college. He gave me the chance to use my talents and made me feel more confident. |
Sam: |
Right. Maybe he can do the same thing for your grandfather. |
Susan: |
Or at least give him some advice. |
Sam: |
Right. Then I've solved your problem. [He laughs.] |
Susan: |
[laughing] I can always depend on you, Sam. |
Sam: |
I'm glad to help. Shall I call Mr. Marchetta for you? |
Susan: |
No, no. I'll do that. Thanks. [She picks up the phone to call Mr. Marchetta.] |
In John Marchetta's office later that day. |
Marchetta: |
Now, how's the Stewart family? |
Susan: |
Fine, thank you, Mr. Marchetta. Except for my grandfather. |
Marchetta: |
What's wrong, Susan? What's wrong with him? |
Susan: |
He needs to work. In fact, that is the reason why I'm here to see you. I know you're building a new factory, and I thought ... maybe ... my grandfather is so experienced in the construction trade, he could be so valuable. |
Marchetta: |
Tell him to come and see me at ten o'clock tomorrow morning. I have an idea that may solve the problem for him and help a lot of other people. |
Susan: |
Really, Mr. Marchetta? Can I tell him that? |
Marchetta: |
Sure can. Ten o'clock in the morning. Here. |
Susan: |
Oh, thank you! |