One of the stores along Old Northern Road is manned by a Filipina named Emily. She has an 18-year old son and a 6-year old daughter who she had when she was 47 years old. (No need to do the maths.)
I had entered the store one day to see what the store had in terms of overcoats and shawls. So Emily and I got to talking. That is how I found out she has been here for over 20 years and still has a kid in primary school.
On my way home from mass one day, I saw a wonderful scarf on the store's display window. It was BEAUTIFUL.
The store was still closed but I said to myself I will return when the store is open. If it is $10 or less, I'm getting it.
I dropped by the weekend after when the store was open. The store display had been changed so the scarf was no longer on the mannequin. I found it in the corner.
"Hi Emily! I noticed the scarf on display the other day. It's beautiful!"
"Oh yes, you should get one of these. I only have two left."
(Remember, the last time I dropped by the store I was looking for things to keep me warm.)
She proceeded to tell me how versatile it was. She took the piece from the corner and opened it. Apparently it was not a simple scarf because it was much bigger that I thought. Emily showed me that it was big enough to be used as a dress.
"How much is it?"
"Oh, $100," she replied casually.
[OH MY GOODNESS!]
I smiled and just said, "Well it really IS beautiful."
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