“Well, I guessÖI’ve always liked arcade games and pinball machines. If it’s okay with you..,” Howard said tentatively.
“Of course it’s okay!’ she said as she hugged his shoulder close to hers and rummaged through her purse for spare change and small bills, “Why would I offer to give you the money if I didn’t think it was alright? You donít really want to be with me while I look at bras, do you?”
“Not really,” Howard admitted.
“Then here!”, she said, dropping a double-handful of change and a small wad of folded ones into his hand, “Go and enjoy yourself. Don’t worry about me, I can take care of myself. Have yourself a good time at the arcade! I’ll probably have to go to two or more shops to find what I need. I’ll be awhile. Would that be okay with you?”, Anita asked sincerely.