Today is Saturday.
It just so happens that Anselm Hall is on duty at customs.
At this moment, he is sitting behind his desk.
Standing beside him is a young woman dressed in a customs uniform, reporting her work.
Anselm Hall appears to be listening intently, but his eyes keep glancing at the woman's bust.
The woman continues her report.
Anselm Hall interrupts her and, smiling, asks, "Comrade Carmen, how long have you been with the office?"
The woman's name is Carmen Lewis.
She brushes aside her disheveled bangs and says, "Reporting to Commissioner, I've been here for 7 months."
"Oh, seven months, and you haven't been made permanent yet?"
"No."
Understanding the situation, Anselm Hall says, "Comrade Carmen, in your batch, there are a total of eight interns, but only six positions for permanency, meaning two people will be eliminated. Do you have any thoughts?"
Carmen Lewis is a clever woman.
A very clever woman.
