The sun hung low in the sky, casting long shadows across the bustling pathway of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. It was peak hour, a time when the pathway became a river of people, a relentless stream of individuals all in a hurry to get home or to their next engagement.
Amongst the throng was Albert, who seemed to have had a peculiar thought process that had brought him to this very spot at this very moment. Armed with a stack of laminated photos of splendidly remodelled bathrooms, he prepared to share the magnificence of a well-renovated bathtub to the busy passersby.
He stood as if he were a human billboard, occasionally raising a photo high above his head, trying to catch the eye of anyone who might dare to slow their pace for a moment. “Experience the joy of quality bathroom renovations!” he called out, competing with the rumbling noise of traffic just meters away.
“Are you in search of the top bathtub conversion businesses based in Sydney?” He attempted to ask a fast-paced executive walking by, who only bestowed a quick, puzzled glance before hurrying off.
Undeterred, Albert shuffled alongside a group of tourists who seemed to be in no hurry, sharing pictures and engaging them in a discourse about the tranquillity that a newly remodelled bathroom could bring. They exchanged amused glances, and one even gave him a thumbs up, encouraged more by his persistence rather than the pitch itself.
Breathing deeply, Albert changed his tactic and turned to an elderly couple who were walking at a leisurely pace. “Did you know we offer fantastic bathtub solutions for elderly people that provide safety and comfort?” Albert presented a photo of a bathroom equipped with various safety features, his voice brimming with earnestness.
The couple paused, giving Albert a moment of hope as they examined the photo. They shared a few words with Albert, their smiles warm and appreciative, though they eventually continued on their way, leaving Albert with kind words but no sale.
Despite his failures, Albert stood tall as the human billboard of bathtub conversions under the bright city lights illuminating the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge, a solitary figure in the river of people.