Mary had sat there for three hours looking for a job. Three hours. She didn't think it was possible to waste so much time, but here she was.

And now, she felt she was at the end of her rope. Currently on the phone, negotiating with her agent.

"But, don't you think that's a little degrading? I mean, I think it's a whole lot of degrading and I should scream at you just for suggesting it." She sighed loudly. "How much does it pay?" Another groan of irritation. "And all I have to do is give out candy canes to little kids? I am not going to prance." She nodded. "Ok...ok...fine. I'll...I'll do it. It's not like I have much of a choice." She hung up, closing her computer. At least now she could go home and try to pretend she wasn't going to sell out completely.