‘I open neither my heart nor mind without donning my
tri-cornered hat.
‘I initially wore it to team meetings; it proved
unexpectedly empowering, enabling me – the consummate introvert – to lead them
expertly. I subsequently wore it to every meeting, each an unmitigated success.
‘It seems, however, such millinery is inappropriate for client
onsites. The clients didn’t seem to mind, but my boss told me to remove it. He
fired me on the spot when I refrained.
The parents eyed him as the boat docked.
‘Quite the journey! Speaking of which, I hope you’ve enjoyed
yours on the Pirates of Caribbean ride!’ He tipped his tri-cornered hat to the
rapidly fleeing families.
