"Er—I want a Toy of some sort—for a Child, don't you know!"
Salesw. Will you step inside, Sir? We've a large assortment within to select from. Is it for a boy or a girl?
The Vague Man. It's a boy—that is, its name's Evelyn—of course, that's a girl's name too; but it had better be some thing that doesn't—I mean something it can't—— [He runs down.
Salesw. I quite understand, Sir. One of these little 'orses and carts are a very nice present for a child—(with languid commendation)—the little 'orse takes out and all.
The V. M. Um—yes—but I want something more—a different kind of thing altogether.
Salesw. We sell a great many of these rag-dolls; all the clothes take off and on.
The V. M. Isn't that rather——and then, for a boy, eh?
Salesw. P'raps a box of wooden soldiers would be a more suitable toy for a boy, certainly.