'How soon would you be wanting me to?
'Well, there's a vacancy in Rio I'm filling at the end of the week. I'm sending our two very nice girls. Would you like to be going with them?
'Yes, mum, very pleased, I'm sure.
'D'you want any money in advance?
'Well, I could do with a bit to send my dad if you could spare it.
Margot took some notes from a drawer, counted them, and made out the receipt.
'Sign this, will you? I've got your address. I'll send you your tickets in a day or so. How are you off for clothes?
'Well, I've got a fine silk dress, but it's at Cardiff with the other things. The gentleman said I'd be getting some new clothes, perhaps.
'Yes, quite right. I'll make a note of that. The arrangement we generally make is that our agent chooses the clothes and you pay for them out of your salary in instalments.
Mrs Grimes went out, and another girl took her place.