“Would you like a blue one William?” Aunt Katinka asked. “Or do you prefer lilac?” I gulped and said ‘blue’ adding, ‘please’ when Aunt Katinka gave me one of those looks. “Well I’m quite taken with the lilac one.” she said.
“Well since you’ve been such a good customer today…” the lady said, “…if you buy one I’ll give you the other at half price.”
“Oh well in that case.” my aunt replied, and promptly bought me both. Once we were finally outside the shop, I asked if we could go home now. “You’re getting low on nappies, so we need to get some more of those first.”