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Waitress (100)

The doors were still locked for another twenty minutes but there was a line around the block. Hundreds had shown up for the grand opening and they looked hungry. The capacity was only a hundred people; hopefully the tables would turn quickly.



Wages were low in the area, but so was the cost of living. A decent waitress could make enough to save for retirement without worrying about the bills. She checked her top and unlocked the doors. 

What is so special that there is a line around the block? Is she checking to make sure her top is buttoned or unbuttoned?

The word is waitress; this post comes in at 78 words which is less than the 100 word limit. Click the link to be taken to the instructions.

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Laurie said…
if she wants to make any money that's what she's checking for.
June 11, 2013 at 12:36 AM
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