the hard sell

Caroline wanted to do one of her craft kits. Her dad sent her to me to ask for approval before saying yes.

I asked, "Which one is it?" as she approached.

She popped out from the doorway and held her kit as though she were a spokesmodel on the Price is Right. She waved her hand over it and, in infomercial form, said, "Oh, just this fine collection of stamps and other such stuff."