C. Justus

Calamus Justus polishes his bicycle, the vehicle of choice to transport him through this weekly ritual -- to the bank then on to work. He wears a white shirt with a dark tie and a nametag that reads, "C. Justus -- H.E.C" At the bank, Calamus, who seems undaunted by his stutter, notices the beautiful flowers at Mrs. Smythe, the friendly teller’s window, and the new lady at the next window. Where did the grumpy teller go? Unsure, but Calamus makes a note on his trusty pad. As Calamus pedals on to work he passes a convenience store, where a young man dressed like Calamus, is being harassed by a couple of hoodlums too young to buy their own beer. But the young man would rather not, and tries without speaking to discourage them, when C. Justus stops to offer a hand, but Christopher, a mute, signs to Calamus that he's got everything under control. Calamus pedals on. Calamus passes a grocery store where a young man assists a crippled woman into her wheel chair. Calamus jots a note on his trusty pad, then chats with a heavy-set woman who appears distraught and at her wit's end. Calamus finally arrives at the government building which houses his division, the H.E.C., the Human Ethics Commission, chats with a fellow employee at the elevator and heads up to the main office where he turns in his report, as do others, before their boss, Mr. Z, comes forth to address them and check the reports, wondering if any of the several employees needed to "intervene." Christopher and Calamus explain their specific situations, Christopher signing back and forth with Judge. Z, who acknowledges that it appears a good day's work has been done by all. He wishes them an Always Fair and Always B-right rest of their day, the division's favorite catch phrase, as his work now begins while the others will head home. At home, Calamus reads while his TV news recounts human frailties. Another day... just like our opening day. Calamus pedals to the bank and chats with Mrs. Smythe about the beautiful Anthurium left by an admirer. As he rides along later, he makes note of some of the fruits of his labor -- fairness and justice at work.