The message
from David contains these words:

In article , Peter Stockdale
writes

I don't pity shop assistants - they do have the choice of getting a
proper
job.
Pete
www.thecanalshop.com

Really? my daughters 15 and working as a shop assistant outside of
school, what other "proper job" do you suggest?

Equal -opportunities chimney sweep, or match-girl.

Janet.