The manager’s interest was piqued upon hearing Deirdre’s final sentence.

“Leave your number, and I’ll see if there’s anything up your alley.”

Deirdre did not have a phone, so she left Tobey’s phone number.

A few days passed, but there was no response.

Just as Deirdre thought that she would not be able to land a job, Tobey returned from work at night and told Deirdre, “A woman called me today wanting to talk to you. Her name is Ms. Reed, and she is a manager somewhere.”

Deirdre perked up.