She said to the clerk, "Let me take a look at that necklace."
The clerk welcomed her with enthusiasm. The old lady was dressed with an air of affluence; it was clear at a glance that she was either rich or noble.
When the clerk handed over the necklace, the old lady held it careful in her hand to examine it.
Smiling, the clerk asked, "Madam, may I ask if this is a gift for someone?"
The old lady lifted her eyelids and glanced at the clerk through her spectacles, nodding, "Mm-hmm, for my granddaughter."
"Oh, this piece is just perfect then. You have a great eye, madam. This is the latest model of this year..."
The old lady didn't pay attention to what the clerk was saying and asked instead, "How much is this one?"
"26,800. If you are a member, there is a 5% discount," the clerk responded.
After hearing the price, the old lady casually handed the necklace back to the clerk and waved it off, "No, that won't do. My granddaughter probably won't fancy it."
