Job interview in Debenhams

Considering the power of a single image to tell a story- the setting is Debenham's Clapham newly remodeled cafe, a location where I have in the past heard many stories and items of news both those related directly to me and those I have overheard. The two characters in the further distance are involved in a job interview, the interviewer is going through the motions and I have the impression that she has many more people to see. The woman with her back to me is young and full of enthusiasm, I find myself rooting for her to get the job even though I have no idea what it is. She genuinely seems to want it and though I have no involvement beyond having captured their likenesses I almost want to intervene and contribute my opinion.
The woman seated closer to me is alone and possibly waiting for someone to join her, I am aware that she is also party to the job interview and wonder what her opinion is regarding the current candidate. 

Life Class....a lesson in life

The model is late for class as she turns up at the wrong site, not to worry it's only 100 metres away. Still it takes her 35 minutes to locate. She  makes clear that she will not be able to do the pose I ask her as she doesn't do "arm in the air" poses. After 10 minutes she is too cold and asks for another heater- I approach a complete stranger sitting in a nearby office and ask him if I can use his heater. He looks bemused but I take it anyway. Model will only sit with her back to the radiator so students have limited view from front and sides.  There is a low rumble of complaints coming from the students.  Model is scowling heavily and now refusing to stand on the floor- it is too cold. She tells me she has no choice but to put her socks on. The radiators and heater blow a fuse due to "the Faraday Effect" I didn't get around to uncoiling the cable on the extension spool.  Model is now wrapped in a blanket with shoes on. She quietly informs me she will not be coming back- I quietly celebrate. Sometimes the life class is more of a life lesson.
This drawing was made during another (more successful) life class.