And thought
of a brilliant solution to the first problem.
"Sire, we need to implement a two step process. First, we
deliver all the outstanding mail. Second, we streamline the
existing system to insure we don't again arrive at our present
situation again."
"Fine, I like that. Do it!" Zeus seemed very agreeable.
"Well, yes, Sire. By the way, I'll need the services of
Mercury."
"Of Mercury! He's my private messenger! How dare you! How long
will you need his services? Ridiculous! When can I have him
back? And how do you propose to use him?"
"We'll loan him to the Post Office Department. He'll distribute
the backlog quickly and easily, and then we have only the second
problem to solve."
Zeus frowned, then finally agreed.
Mercury's transfer to the Postal Department was delayed. Not
because he objected; rather, because of the normal bureaucratic
delays. Eventually the paperwork was completed and the transfer
made.
The results were astounding. Within a day half of the backlog
was distributed. It seemed that the initial problem was well on
its way to being solved.
Appearances are deceiving!
On the second day the mail distribution once more failed. And
Cupid had not yet received his arrows!
Demo hurried to talk to the Postmaster.
"What has happened? Where is Mercury? The mail is once more
piling up!"
"No problem. It'll all be delivered in time. As for Mercury, he
was ruining the morale of our normal deliverers.
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