Little Somethin'

Undaunted, I waltzed in like a seasoned shopper on November 17, 2008. I browsed a little, touched a garment here and there and spouted insipid questions to make myself more comfortable within the H's hallowed confines. Thankfully, a bright and cheerful associate was the recipient of my queries. Only her 5th day on the job, she was all eagerness to impart to me her knowledge about Hermès. She showed me wallets, scarves, and other bits around the store. Something small, I said to myself. I beelined for the fragrance section and decided on Terre d'Hermes as my first US boutique purchase.

She wrapped it in a nice orange bag and as we were chit chatting away to break the silence, out of nowhere she dropped the innocent enough question: "Would you like to see any of our bags?"