WOMAN
                         Well, it certainly seems that you
                         have the right credentials for what
                         we're looking for.  And your sense
                         of humor helps.  It's refreshing to
                         have someone who's got talent, plus
                         a strong sense of who they are.

                                   MAN
                         Well, thank you.  Not to sound
                         boastful, but I do believe that I
                         could offer a great deal to this
                         company, Ms. Reynolds.

                                   WOMAN
                         I do as well, Mr. O'Brien.
                             (she looks down at the
                              clipboard)
                         Your resume is very...
                             (she pushes glasses
                              slightly down her nose
                              and looks him up and
                              down)
                         ...impressive.  So you said that
                         you're single?

                                   MAN
                         Yes.  Still waiting for "Ms.
                         Right", I guess.  I was pleased to
                         see that the benefits here include
                         the spouse.
                             (smiles suggestively)

                                   WOMAN
                         I'm sure you have the ladies
                         knocking down your door.  Our
                         benefits package is a generous one. 
                         I'm sure that would only make you
                         more appealing.

               She takes off her glasses and gently plays with them

                                   MAN
                         Thank you.  Right now, though, I
                         want to focus on my career.  We'll
                         see what happens later in the
                         romance arena.

               He uncrosses his legs and smiles at her

                                   WOMAN
                         Oh?  Not a major priority?

                                   MAN
                             (smiling and opening legs
                              wider)
                         I travel quite a bit with my
                         present job.  That's why I wanted
                         to interview with the Portland
                         branch of Baylis and Hodge.
                             (chuckles)
                         Besides, I have season tickets for
                         the Trailblazers and don't get to
                         use them as much as I'd like.

                                   WOMAN
                             (laughing along)
                         I love hockey!

                                   MAN
                         Um...yeah.  I do too.
                             (clears throat)
                         And being on the road so much, it
                         makes it hard to develop a social
                         life of any kind.

                                   WOMAN
                             (sly smile)
                         Hard?  Too bad.

                                   MAN
                         All good things to those who wait,
                         right?

                                   WOMAN
                         But not for those who wait too
                         late.

               She plays with glasses suggestively

                                   MAN
                         I'm certainly not getting any
                         younger.

                                   WOMAN
                         I like a man who has
                         some..experience.  But not too
                         much.  Men my own age tend to be a
                         little...set in their ways.

                                   MAN
                         Experience is a good thing.  Learn
                         from those who know the market and
                         have been in the field for awhile.

                                   WOMAN
                         That's not the kind of experience
                         I'm talking about.

                                   MAN
                             (slight change in tone-
                              becomes more serious)
                         What kind of experience are you
                         talking about?

                                   WOMAN
                             (chuckles)
                         You're not going to make this easy
                         for me, are you?
                             (slight pause)
                         I like that...I tell you what, Mr.
                         O'Brien.  How about I buy you a
                         drink?

                                   MAN
                             (sounding slightly
                              nervous)
                         I...don't think so.  I have a
                         dinner meeting tonight at 8.

                                   WOMAN
                         It's just about 5:00.  How about
                         right now?

               The two look straight ahead for a moment.

                                   MAN
                         Miss Reynolds, to be honest, this
                         is making me uncomfortable.

                                   WOMAN
                             (taken back)
                         I'm sorry.  I wanted to continue
                         this interview in a more relaxed
                         atmosphere.

               Man chuckles and shakes his head.

                                   WOMAN
                         I didn't mean to upset you.

                                   MAN
                             (laughs nervously)
                         I'm not upset!  Just a bit
                         surprised.  But an interview
                         doesn't seem to be the place for
                         making dates for cocktails.

                                   WOMAN
                         I only meant that I wanted to
                         continue the interview.  No offense
                         intended, Mr. O'Brian.

                                   MAN
                         None taken.  Yet someone else might
                         have taken this as...a bit of
                         impropriety.

                                   WOMAN
                             (surprised and off
                              balance)
                         What?  How?

                                   MAN
                         Ms. Reynolds.  You strike me as a
                         very intelligent woman.  Who
                         prefers not to play games, right?

                                   WOMAN
                             (laughs)
                         I just asked if you wanted to have
                         a drink!  Not go to bed!  You're
                         taking this all the wrong way.  I
                         would never...

                                   MAN
                             (cutting her off)
                         I guess I am taking this all wrong. 
                         Sorry.  But...tell me.  Will the
                         decision of whether I go or not for
                         a drink be a deciding factor in my
                         getting this job?

                                   WOMAN
                         No!  Not at all.

                                   MAN
                         But, let's assume I don't get the
                         position.  I would always wonder
                         "what if...?"

                                   WOMAN
                         You are reading something into our
                         conversation that is simply not
                         there.
                             (nervous laugh)
                         My Lord! 
                         You can't even look at another
                         person any more with- out them
                         thinking they're being violated. 
                         When did a compliment become a
                         threat?

                                   MAN
                         Very true.  Always thought that was
                         a good question.
                             (slight pause)
                         But then, there would be a big heap
                         of trouble if the situation was the
                         other way around.  Especially if
                         the interviewee didn't get the job.

               She studies him for a moment

                                   WOMAN
                         Of course.

                                   MAN
                         A lesser person might take
                         advantage of this situation.  As I
                         said, no harm done, Ms. Reynolds.

                                   WOMAN
                         I truly appreciate your honesty. 
                         Most people wouldn't have been.
                             (the two look at each
                              other for a moment. They
                              then give each other
                              forced smiles. She
                              extends her hand to
                              shake. He does the same.)
                         We'll be contacting you towards the
                         end of the week with our decision.

                                   MAN
                             (confidently)
                         I'll look forward to your call.

               The song "Ten Cents a Dance" by Doris Day is heard.  The
               lights fade.