SHOPPING FOR CHILDREN

Good morning madam, how may I help you today.

Good morning.  I'd like to see what you have in children.

Certainly, madam.  We have European, Chinese and African varieties in both male and female models.  We also have two left in an indeterminate design.  Do you have any preferences?

No, not really.  It depends on the price.

Our basic price is $3,000 for any child under three years of age.  However, this week only, we are having a special on Chinese females of any age.  There is not much demand for Chinese females at home, as you know.  These specials range from $69.95 to $450.00 while the supply lasts.  Our over three years of all varieties are also on sale.

I see; what do you have for $69.95?

That would be our Chinese females with minor defects.  We have one model left with a club foot and two with ingrown toenails.

That's not exactly what I'm looking for.  I want something for my husband.  This is our tenth wedding anniversary and I want to surprise him.  He's been pleading with me for children for years, but he is so particular.

I understand.  Why don't you come over to the one-way glass here and take a look at what is currently on display.  If you don't care for any of our in-stock models we would be happy to place a special order for you.  Of course that would cost a little extra.

Nice selection.  Hmmm!  I'll take that blond male there and those two dark skinned females over there. They look like twins.  My husband has always wanted twins.

Excellent choices.  I'll have them dressed and ready to go.  Would you like them delivered or will you be taking them with you?

Delivered please; I have other shopping to do.  Do these come with a warranty?  And if my husband is not pleased with my selection can I exchange them?

Certainly.  We have a fifteen day exchange privilege if you are not 100% satisfied.  And each unit comes with a fifteen day supply of food.  So your purchase is completely risk free.  Regarding the warranty, every unit comes with a six month limited warranty.  Any malfunction which is deemed to be the fault of improper parenting is fully covered.  However neglect or mishandling on the part of the purchaser is not our responsibility.

That sounds reasonable.  Here is the address.  Please have them delivered after four o'clock.  By the way, do they have names.

No, they come labeled only with their serial numbers.  Customers are free to name them whatever they wish.

Good.  I'm thinking of 'Ringley' for the boy, and 'Panda' and 'Jane' for the girls.  What do you think?

Excellent choices.  I hope your husband will be pleased with your selections.  Do you know what he is getting for you?

No, but I've been hinting at a new Mercedes - a small one.

Wonderful.  I hope it lasts as long as the children.

That would be nice.  My only concern is the upkeep.  Have a nice day.

And a good day to you too, madam.