Fran adjusted her microphone with a confident smile. She tried to appear surprised about how many people had shown up, but secretly, the number did not reach her expectations. In fact it was far below.
Her nose twitched in anticipation as introductions were made and guests shifted uncomfortably in their seats.

It all came down to this. This moment that she’d rehearsed time after time. It was finally here.

But, don’t think Fran skipped a beat.

Uh-uh, she was ready.

“Good morning, America. Right now, a lot of you know me as the Avon lady, but come November, I hope you know me as the President of the United States…”

And the crowd erupted in applause and laughter.