She wandered into a small coffee shop and seated herself at the counter. The place was crowded. A small group of men in blue denim shirts attacked plates of eggs, potatoes, and bacon. Men and women in suits collected coffee and rolls to go. A middle-aged woman wearing a paper hat and apron walked over, laying out a set of utensils in front of Esme. “What can I get for you this morning?”
“I noticed your sign in the window.”
“The Help Wanted sign?” The woman gave Esme the once over noting her ill-fitting clothes and leather satchel. “You got any waitressing experience?”
Esmeralda was confused. “No I don’t. I’m an oracle but that’s not relevant. I would like to acquire a sign like that one for myself. Might I ask where you got it?”
“Benson’s Hardware, two blocks down on Oak Street. What kind of help are you hiring?”
“I’m not hiring anyone. I just need a lot of help and thought an eye catching sign might be a way to obtain it.”
The waitress scowled. “Do you want breakfast or not.”
“Will you take an earring in trade?”
“Get out!”
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