Sadie's Hero by Margaret Daley

Author:Margaret Daley
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2002-02-15T00:00:00+00:00

The urge to pace Andrew’s outer office was strong, but Sadie remained seated next to Chris, her hands gripping her purse as though any second someone was going to dash into the room and snatch it away. Thankfully Chris was flipping through a magazine, oblivious to the turmoil churning in her stomach.

She heard footsteps approaching and glanced up to see Andrew hurrying into the office. He threw her a grin before turning to his secretary and giving her a stack of papers.

“I need these to go out immediately.” He snagged Sadie’s gaze and nodded toward his office. “Give me a few minutes. I have to make a quick phone call.”

After Andrew disappeared into his office, Sadie took the magazine from Chris and replaced it on the coffee table. “I want you to do this by yourself. I know you think Mr. Knight is a friend, but Chris, when you are at work, remember you greet him with a handshake, not a hug.”

“I remember, Miss Spencer.”

“Speak slowly and clearly. Don’t mumble.”

“Why aren’t you coming?”

“Because this is something you need to do by yourself. I’ll be right out here when you’re through.”

Andrew opened his door and motioned for them to come inside. Chris stood and walked toward him. “You aren’t joining us?”

Sadie shook her head and watched her student enter Andrew’s office. For a second her heart stopped beating. This was so important to Chris and to her. She closed her eyes and turned to the One who gave her strength. Heavenly Father, watch over Chris and be with him. Help him through the interview and the first days on the job. Please help Mrs. Lawson to understand the worthiness of an employee like Chris.

Fifteen minutes later Sadie had scanned the three magazines on the coffee table and was trying to decide how to occupy her time until Chris was finished. She pushed to her feet and started to walk down the hall to the water fountain when the door to Andrew’s office opened and Chris came out with Andrew behind him. Chris grinned from ear to ear.

“You should see how high up we are,” Chris exclaimed. “I can see the river from his window.”

Sadie suppressed a moan, realizing Chris would never lose his enthusiasm for the small things. “How did everything go?” Her gaze skipped from Chris to Andrew.

“I’m taking him downstairs to meet Mrs. Lawson right now. Would you like to come along?”

Sadie agreed. She followed the pair to the elevator. She wanted to pull Andrew to the side and find out how well Chris did, but she didn’t.

“This goes fast,” Chris said as the elevator came to a halt on the ground floor.

When they entered the mail room, Sadie noticed everyone was at work. The only sounds were the shuffling of paper and the copy machine running. Chris paused for a moment to survey his new work area. A young man looked up, and Chris grinned and waved at him.

“Come on. Mrs. Lawson’s office is this way.” Andrew motioned to a closed door with a large window next to it that afforded Mrs.

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