Susan

When come into work today, hear voice full of shrill precision and deduce that Libby has come to visit. Feel strange mixture of terror and affection. Am surprised to see that Libby has grown tall, has dyed her hair black, and wears glasses. Ascertain that it is not Libby, but--we are introduced--Susan. Susan is Cindy Stevens's new executive assistant. (Executive assistant is her phrase.) Oliver appears, seeming stunned and slightly awed, and appears to have brought her a cup of water from the cooler to her. Would pay good money to know if he was ordered to bring water or if he took the task upon himself. Still thinking of Libby, Say, well, it looks like you'll whip us into shape. Yes, Susan replies. Notice for the first time that she is the sort of person who doesn't blink.