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’What?’said Maisie, ’It doesn’t matter,’ said Florentyna ’I wonder if I will be able to sell hi he was consistent, thought Florentyna, as he pushed his way through the doors at exactly the salove counter

Maisie - dug Florentyna in the ribs, and Florentyna decided the time had come to enjoy herself

’Good afternoon, sir’

’Oh, good afternoon,’ said the youngsurprised - or was it disappointment? ’Can I help you?’ offered Florentyna

’No - I loves,’ he added unconvincingly

Tes, sir Have you considered a dark blue pair? In leather? I’m sure we have your size - unless we’re all sold out’

The young loves He tried the Florentyna offered hiht He looked towards Maisie for inspiration but she was surrounded by a sea ofbecause she even found the tirinned back nervously Florentyna handed hiloves They fitted perfectly

’I think that’s what you’re looking for,’ said Florentyna

’No, it’s not really,’ replied the embarrassed customer

Florentyna decided the ti her voice, she said, ’I’ll go and rescue Maisie Why don’t you ask her out? I’m sure she will say yes’

’Oh no,’ said the young man ’You don’t understand ies not her I want to take out - it’s you’ ’

Florentyna was speechless The young e

’Will you have dinner with , ’Yes’

’Shall I pick you up at your home?’

’No,’ said Florentyna a little too fir she wanted was to be met at her apartment where it would be obvious to anyone that she was not a salesgirl ’Let’s meet at a restaurant,’ shb added quickly

’Where would you like to go?

Florentyna tried to think quickly of a place that would not be too ostentatious