From the outside the shop looked a little run down, but Barty thought that if it was a new business it was probably just setting up at the moment. It was no reason to be put off.
Raising his hand briefly to Padma in farewell, he drew in a breath and walked straight up to the door.
He knocked twice before trying the handle. Stepping hesitantly inside, he called out, "Hello? I'm here for the interview. Barty Elias...."