Now I had discussed salary with the placement agency and they had said that the $35,000 a year I had in mind was high by then prevailing standards. Indeed they thought I would attract people to apply for the job who were otherwise content in their present positions, but who would be interested in moving simply for the increase in pay.

Ann was telling me otherwise, the advertised salary was too low, that she was sure I would be getting what I wanted and needed if I were willing to provide a more suitable benefit package. I was impressed with Ann's competence, skill and professionalism (and appearance) and rather than deflect the issue, I asked her what she had in mind. As closely as I can remember it this is what happened:

"Look," Ann said "I want to be paid an annual salary of $100,000 a year and I know you will be very happy if you hire me to run this office for you, because I know exactly what you want."

"There's no way I would do that – - -" I started to say, but Ann continued.

"While you think about it would you excuse me for a minute while I use the ladies room?"

I directed Ann to the appropriate doorway and waited for her in the reception area while I rued the fact that the ideal candidate had priced herself out of the job. After about a two minutes, Ann reappeared and I notice d immediately what had changed. As Ann strode towards me there was a bounce and shift and jiggle that I had not seen before and as she drew within five feet or so I could see the pronounced imprint of her nipples against the fabric of her blouse. It was clear to me that she had gone to the bathroom to take off her bra. The audacity of that move had an electric effect on me. "You're hired, Ann" I said. "How soon can you start?" "A we ek from this coming Monday" was the reply. And that is how we began. First Moves