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Being Unsure and Unready

Aida: When our Bigwigs from the Cleveland office arrive next week, I think we’ll have a lot to show them.

Dale: I wouldn’t be so sure about that. Giselle told me yesterday that it’s a Toss up whether she’ll finish the program she’s working on by next week, but Don’t quote me on that.

Aida: I thought she was already done with it.

Dale: I think that she’s still Tinkering with it because she isn’t 100 percent sure she’s Worked out all of the Bugs.

Aida: All right. I hope she Gets a move on And fast. I’ll still have Joe’s Prototype to show them, right?

Dale: Well, the last time I spoke with Joe, he said that the prototype is still A work in progress. Whether it’ll actually work is Iffy, At best.

Aida: Are you trying to tell me that we’re not ready for this visit at all?

Dale: I hate to be the Bearer of bad news, but I wouldn’t Count on having much to show them, sorry.

Aida: Then, what am I supposed to do when they want to see the progress on our work?

Dale: I suggest some Fast-talking and fancy Tap dancing!



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