The all new Honda HLV Hybrid is a very good looking car.

So here we are on the radio where it's clean lines can't distract from its other qualities,

like its spacious interior, advanced safety features, a standard connectivity, oh hang on.

Are some of you searching online for a picture of it?

Okay, it's gorgeous, but you know what? Go to a showroom, see it in person, maybe even test drive it.

It's not all about looks, Honda, the power of dreams.

The woman entered my office uninvited. Maggie was sick at home or she would have sent her on a

way, and again I got the feeling even Maggie couldn't have refused this woman. She had a look of

determination in her icy blue eyes. Her short ash blonde hair was swept up to the side stylishly

and she carried no-versize bag with her. Immediately I recognized what she was.

I'd seen enough of her kind of my time. A pharmaceutical rep.

Dr. Bob, she said, reaching on her hand. I took it, gave it a plate shake. I'm Lisa from

Rendex pharmaceuticals. We've been trying to reach you by telephone but never quite managed to

make contact. Probably because my secretary had been doing her job, I thought to myself.

She always screamed in those sorts of calls. I had no interest in being a shill for a drug company.

My apologies I said, but what can I do for you? She said her large black bag on the reception count

are next to where we were sitting and began to pull out sample packets and brochures.

The phone began to ring loudly at the desk. I wanted to answer it but the woman that already

began her pitch. Well that's just it Dr. Bob. It's not about what you can do for us but what we

can do for your patience. Here we go, I thought. She opened up a brochure and began showing details

from inside its glossy pages. Speaking persuasively enough that I listened instead of

immediately sending her on her way, as I usually did, she was an extremely good saleswoman.

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