Free Hell and Determination by kathleen Davies Page A

staff - clientele awaiting auditions, talent that performed on a regular basis, the list was endless. Since she had been promoted to concert secretary her workload had increased tenfold, of course she was grateful, the days passed quickly leaving no time for the depression to set in. Gillian thrived from the hours she put into the business and expected no less from her staff, and with the year two thousand approaching thought it high time the latest gadget was introduced to all with responsible positions.
Gillian was the first to call, causing Jo’s stomach to turn over, would she ever become acquainted with this mobile gadget? Yet she had to admit what a valuable commodity it would become, especially if she could persuade Ben to invest in one of his own.

Many a head turned has Jo entered the cabaret lounge where she had agreed to meet Gillian. Sparkling cascade of light streamed from the chandelier casting a warm glow on her auburn curls, her cream dress simply taken in at the waist with black patent belt and shoes too match. She had come a long way since the Rockies owing her success to her boss and
constant companion, Gill was engaged though that never stopped there liaisons two nights a week discussing various acts, also finding the time to reap the rewards of the Job has Gillian was fond of saying. Jo was escorted to their table which was always reserved, smiling has her companion lifted her glass in greetings.
            “What do you think of your new assistant? Gill asked while waiting for dinner to be served.
“Bubbly,” she laughed recalling her antics with Mark this afternoon, “but very bright.”
“Just what you need when I’m not around to lift your spirits.” she answered adjusting a clip that allowed a strand of dark hair too break free. Gill was very reserved tall and elegant  her straight narrow nose showing her temperamental side, balanced eyes  good judgment, she believed you could analyse a person by their feature’s. “I believe you're going to Omaha?
“Yep! Norma Holdrege returned the call, Rick Wilder- I believe the Olympia want him, reckon he’s good, Mark said to give us first call. Booked a flight eleven thirty six tomorrow, should arrive four thirty, one stop salt lake.  Taking Suzy with me will be good experience for her.”
“Long flight let’s hope it’s worth it. Going away for a few days myself I do believe I have been neglecting my fiancé, so were of too Florida.”

                              That evening Jo wrote a letter to Ben giving him her mobile number and also one to Betsy, she had spoken to her friend at the Diner though it wasn’t the same when customers were coming and going. She longed to see Lydia again and for the first time in as long as she could remember she wondered what it would be like to see her Pa and Giles.
                               
                     Suzy’s excitement  was apparent as they made their way through the terminal it was after all her first assignment .Jo recalled how she felt twelve months previous arranging  her first booking it had been a nerve wrecking experience, though she smiled when remembering the satisfaction ,so smug and proud she felt waltzing back into her office booking confirmed.
                   The taxi drove them too their destination in the historic district of Old Market. Just in time for a quick shower before dinner. Her cell phone rang as she stepped out of the bathroom; Jo answered wrapped in the soft linen gown that had been placed on her bed.’ Hi Jo, meet you seven o’clock in reception, you're in for a treat’ Mark Delaney boasted before hanging up the phone.
                 Mark was well into his fifties, been in the music industry for over two decades and most commendable. First time they had been introduced, Jo was new to the business but he soon