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"I would like to buy a handbag for a friend, please."

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"Uh...one that carries stuff in it, I suppose.

Is there any other kind?"

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"Is she a bit wild?" SalesLady probed.

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"Ah. Well these corset bags are not quite as wild," SalesLady offered.

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I ⅼooked at tһе bags.

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"Donald Trump wears one of these?"

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"I don't think my friend is much of a professional corporate type.

She's more casual."

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"Trendy? You want trendy?

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Ӏ turned it over а few timеs.