What can she do for you?

"John," she says. "I am YOUR secretary. You owe me nothing... Except perhaps an explanation. What was Doe doing here?!"

You give her a quick rundown, realizing what you don't tell is just as important as what you do. Finally, you repeat, "So, what can I do for you?"

"I think I should be asking that question!" she corrects you.

"What do you mean?" you ask.

"I work for you," she reminds you. "I have to do whatever you tell me. If you tell me to forget what I saw and go back to my desk, it will be hard, but I will find a way. However, if you tell me to wait under your desk while you call Doe back in... That is also what I must do."

You think for a minute, trying to weigh the pros and cons of a group meeting.