Donut

Area Manager making them hop at J. Co. this afternoon, making them look smart. Poor kids. Twitching and jumpy. At the counter he found a speck of some kind on one of the coloured donuts on the trays. The inexperienced lass at the post had let it slip. Indulgence this time. Must keep keen look-out. Into the bin immediately. She'll do better next time he's sure. Avuncular type, straight from the Company-man manual. They give a free, smaller doe with the cafe. Large plate on a tray. Here as elsewhere, every food order, regardless how small, gets a tray. Easy for customer. The smaller doe doesn't appear on the trays under the glass; it's a separate line that doesn't have the crimson, green or yellow topping. For that you pay. Kid unprepared for the passing-up, made him nervous. Why'd he have to get that customer!... But it’s alright. Manager over under escalator putting in a private call by the looks. Needed his credit card. Wallet stuffed and bulging, not with notes but cards. Must be clubs, associations, biz cards too. Had he seen the rejection of the doe he might've blamed it on the boy. Smile not broad enough, didn't sound the Sir loudly enough.... No touching thedoes of course... gloves and tongs of course highly reassuring. Litterless tables this afternoon. Red flash every few secs into Manager's ear—doesn't look to be an implant of any sort. They're little concerned in SIng about rumours of brain tumours. Without resort to the devices the place would fall into nervous collapse within the hour.
         Five dollars Medium sized latte (tall mug). $5.70 Regular. Two options. (Maccas and Starbucks pioneers.) Plastic 5mm stirrers save washing spoons.
         Supermarket fruit-bar under the napkin on the table unspotted. Leave the wrapper when he rounds back for another survey of the lounge area. Consultation with the young store manager on the angle of the magazine rack, the first two poufs. Presents obstacle for entry, mother with pram for example, turn can not. Girl nodding. Important details easy to overlook.
         Stick the wrapper in the mug. Can't miss it there.