"I can't," Olivia says slowly, trying not to cringe at the managers anger. "There's a problem with my trousers."
The manager casts a vague eye at her, shaking his head. "They look fine," he moans at her, before turning back to Debra.
"No, really," Olivia continues, "the clasp has broken, I just need to borrow a pair and then I'll get back to work."
The manager spins on his heel glaring straight at her. "Borrow a pair? What is it with people wanting to borrow spare uniform, it's not cheap you know. You're trousers look fine so get back out on the shop floor."
Olivia backs away a little at the anger in the managers voice, and for a moment considers actually doing as he says, but she can't work like this. Should she prove how bad the problem is?
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