One day I almost caused an incident that might have been
considered funny. One Saturday morning, I was assigned to greet people at the
entrance [of the George H. W. Bush Library] rather than introduce the film that
begins the tour, guide tourists through the exhibits or sit at the information
desk.
Near the entrance, I noticed a tall man approaching who was
dressed in khaki clothes with a backpack, wearing a baseball cap, and leading a
dog on a leash. He looked like one of the professors, and I moved forward to
explain the Library regulations that the dog could not enter.
He leaned down to pet the dog and only then did I realize he
was petting Millie! I just backed up, smiled and said “Good morning, Mr.
President.” Of course, Millie entered with him.
That was a close call. I hadn’t noticed the ever-present
secret service fellows with the ear pieces that signal the presence of the
President. They usually dress in clothes to match what he’s wearing, trying to
blend in with the crowds. I chuckle when I wonder what if I’d tried to keep him
from entering his own library. (From Jenny’s
Daughter by Jaqi Wade) http://tinyurl.com/nk37akr
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