Cassy Green was on her way to work. It was the very first day of her new job. She was going to work at Everglades, The biggest and best store in town. It sold things you just couldn’t buy anywhere else. So when Cassy got a job there, she was as pleased as punch. First, Cassy was sent to work in the China department. After only 10 minutes, she had sold 60 cups and saucers to a very rich lady. She was doing well. Cassy packed the China carefully into a box. She was as gentle as a crocodile can be, but maybe just a little slow. The lady began to get impatient. Cassy quickly tied a big bow on the box. She didn’t want the lady to be cross, not her very first customer. But as Cassy picked up the box, disaster struck! “Now be careful!” She’d packed it upside down. 60 cups and saucers smashed onto the floor. The customer stamped the floor angrily and left. “Oops!” Next, Cassy was sent to the toy department. She hoped that was less to break. She didn’t want any more accidents. “ I must put this ball away,” she thought.” Someone could trip over it and have a bad fall.” But as she bent down, her tail swung out behind her. The Toytown express was knocked right off its rails. So, she was sent to the food hall. But there, things went from bad to worse. “Oops!” Cassy tripped over a stool. A bowl of salad flew into the air and landed... on Ernest Everglades’s head. Ernest everglades owned the Department store. He was Cassy’s boss and he was not a happy man.” Go to my office,” he yelled.” Now!” Trembling, Cassy obeyed. Ernest Everglade was furious.” I like salad,” he fumed.” But not on my head!” “ go away and don’t ever come back,” he shouted.” Everglades is the biggest and best store in town. We don’t want clumsy crocodiles here. You’ve caused far too much trouble already.” Cassy was heartbroken.” Just give me One More Chance,” she begged.” I promise I’ll be careful. I’ll be as quiet as a mouse, as gentle as a giraffe...” but Mr Everglade was more interested in this newspaper.He wasn’t even listening to Cassy. At last, he looked up.” Are you still here? I have more important things to worry about. Some jewel thieves are in town-The famous greedy boys.” Cassy gasped. Everyone had heard of the greedy boys. But she still wanted her job back. She began to cry. Now, Mr Everglade couldn’t stand crying. He would do anything to stop it.” Ok, ok,” he said.” Go to the luxury goods department first thing Monday morning.” “ oh thank you! you won’t regret it. I promise.” On Sunday, Cassy worked hard at home, getting ready for Monday. She emptied her cupboards and stacked everything inside them. She stacked every pot, plate, cup and saucer in the house. The stacks got Wobblier and Higher... but they didn’t fall down.”ooh!” Cried Cassy.” Perhaps my clumsiness is cured?” Next, she found paper, scissors, ribbon and tape. She wrapped everything she could get her hands on. When she’d finished wrapping. Cassy was exhausted. All she wanted to do was sit down. But when she looked for her comfiest chair, there was just one small problem... so she set up her mirror and served imaginary customers.” A flying pig? Try the pet department sir...I’m sorry, madam, we don’t sell crocodile-skin handbags. You don’t like your spotted socks sir? I’ll change them at once. That looks heavy. Let me carry that priceless statue for you...” and she smiled her toothy crocodile smile until her whole face ached. Finally Cassy put on her Everglades badge and admired herself in the mirror.” I look perfect! I’m going to be the best sales assistant Everglades has ever had,” she said proudly. On Monday morning, Cassy was the 1st to arrive in the luxury goods department. She Tiptoed past the jewels and gems and antique pots, her tail trembling in trepidation. Only the security guard was there. He had been guarding the store during the night. The guard was finishing his breakfast. He was very pleased to see Cassy.” I’m glad you’re here,” he said.” Now I can go home to bed.”” No!” cried Cassy.