"Good Job Deb !"

Debbi mimed and danced her way through the Miz No-E Rap a total of six times, instrumental break included, before it was decided that it was time to move onto the next location to be graced by the presence of the Rag Week floats. She had remained staring resolutely ahead with a fixed grin on her face, trying to avoid scanning the crowd for the faces of anyone who might know her. If any neighbours or acquaintances had seen and recognised her, she remained oblivious for now.

Debbi was grateful that the speakers were turned off as the flotilla moved away , giving her a brief respite from the hideous soundtrack. But her heart sank when she realised where they were all headed. To the light industrial estate that housed the company offices ! Sure enough, Lynn arranged that they stopped at the end of the cul de sac just outside the main reception. Her voice blared through the loud hailer. "Roll up, roll up. Come and witness the amazing Miz No-E Rap featuring your very own superstar. All for a good cause !"

This did not come as a complete surprise to those in the company offices who had been prepared for the eventuality by Gilbert's publicity drive and who knew why Debbi had the day off from work. The awful beat started up again. "Come on No-E" yelled Jody. Debbi began to mime and gyrate even more reluctantly than in the plaza in town. Maybe everyone would be too busy working to take the time to come out and watch, she hoped. Fat chance ! A trickle became a flood, as people exited from the company and even from some neighbouring offices that had heard the commotion.

All of these familiar faces looking, pointing, laughing. "Look at me, I'm Miz No-E; Dancin' in my knickers for the world to see.." As indeed she was, in front of all the people she worked with, wearing the stupid undersized panties with the kitty logo. Debbi could see phones being waved and , worst of all, Jeff was taking a proper photo to use in the next edition of the company newsletter ! The coffers of the charity were being swollen as Jody and Shahida moved through the crowd with the collecting buckets.

"Good job Deb. Great effort !" called Jeff over the music but Debbi was far too embarrassed to take any pride in her achievement. Once again the rap cycled half a dozen times before Lynn's voice cut in over the speakers. "We have to move on folks but remember that tonight, outside the Red Lion and then the Pink Pussycat, we'll be presenting 'Miz No-E After Dark'. The X-rated version !" Debbi cringed as the crowd of her colleagues cheered.