Mary is holding a birthday party for her daughter and on Sept. 1 hires Moana to be present at the bash. The party is set for October 15, with Moana to be paid $250 at the party. On Sept. 15, Mary hears plausible-sounding rumors that Moana has recently canceled several other bookings at the last minute.

You represent Mary. Would you advise Mary that she may immediately cancel the contract and hire someone else?

Same facts as (A). Assume that you believe, or fear, that the answer to (A) is no. What would you advise Mary to do?