"How about that one?" Jacqueline was pointing at one of the larger stores down the road. "I don't mind getting something that's factory created, if that means I can get it for cheaper. Smaller stores are cute, but if I fall in love with something there, they won't be able to let me downgrade."

It was quite obvious that something was bothering Mina, at this very moment even. The pauses were too long between sentences and there was just this far-off look about her, as if Mina mind had traveled far away and then back. Jacqueline needed a plan. Corner Mina in the furniture store? No good.