The Only Question

The scene shifted—Cleo, in a bulky mascot suit, sweating under the summer sun, handed out flyers at the mall entrance. She danced and hopped tirelessly, taking playful kicks from kids, but kept going, full of energy.

After finally taking off the mascot head, Cleo went to settle up with the boss—who, to her surprise, handed her an extra 30 dollars on top of her pay.

"You're an honest girl, and you