"Bobby, you don't need to whisper, no one is around. And even if they were, it is 2023 and, at least here in Calfornia, no one cares if you buy a blouse."

"OK Suze, which one, the light blue silky one or the white with roses and lace? I can't afford both of the.... eep!"

"Can I help you?" asked the young sales lady who had come up behind us both. "I think I can solve your dilemma, if you will answer me one question. Are those for you, or for someone else?"

"Um, well, you see, I think I will...."

"That answers that question, they are for you, and I'm willing to use my employee discount for you if that will help. I think they would both look wonderful on you, does a third off make them affordable?"

"Why, I mean, what are you talkin..."

"Silly, I have a cousin who is just like you, only she never got the chance to be herself. She lived in Tennessee and it didn't turn out very well. I'm Angie, by the way."

"Angie, I'm Bobb... Barbara and this is my bestie, Suzy. I appreciate the offer, and I will take both."