GETTING LIGHT IN THE CITY OF THE MICES At the following day, I went to the office very early. I have been getting up early for some months. My chauffeur came to pick me up with the luxury car of the company. At six o’clock in the morning, Ratonia, the city of mice, was deserted, I liked the feeling of having the entire city to me. Eventually, I went up the stairs coming to the offices of my editorial and once I got the whole yellow Gruyère velvet carpet fitter, I came into my luxury office. For heaven’s sake!!! How much work!!! – I complained desperately. My desk was full of papers, bills, documents, contracts, manuscripts, and so on, and so forth. Thank goodness, the new assistant would arrive today – I thought happily. I shut myself in my office and I plunged into work. It was twelve hours since someone had knocked the door: It was my secretary. -Ahem! Mr. Stilton, the new assistant has arrived. But, before making her sign the contract, I believe you should see her... - I want her to sign it immediately –I said angrily - But, Mr Stilton, ahem, I believe you should... – Ratonila insisted. - I have a lot of things to do! I shouted exasperated, pulling my moustache At least, you could take charge of the small things, couldn’t you? Ratonila was gobsmacked, then, it seemed she was going to reflected on it and concluded: -As you like, Mr. Stilton, she’ll sign the contract then, but..., by the way, there is still another detail...., a request... The new assistant wants to get paid three months in advance as a guarantee to avoid going to the competence, because she has said that she has received a lot of offers. I could afford to tell her that a mouse in your position would never accept, but she compelled me to tell you! Therefore, what are you going to do, you’ll also sign the payment in advance or are you going to deny?