Another one from years back, reported by my sister
Mum used to get me the latest Alistair MacLean thriller every year, knowing that I liked his books.
Xmas shopping one year, she went into bookshop, asked for the new Alistair MacLean paperback. The guy in the shop got it for her, and said;
"We have his new hardback as well, if you're interested...."
Thinking this might be a nice surprise for me, Mum asked how much it was.
The guy said "£10", or however much a hardback went for at that time.
"£10! For that rubbish?!", Mum said.
"Erm, you seemed quite keen to buy his new paperback..." the flustered shop guy said.
At which point, according to my sister, Mum replied with dignity;
"That's for my son - he likes rubbish!".
Xmas shopping one year, she went into bookshop, asked for the new Alistair MacLean paperback. The guy in the shop got it for her, and said;
"We have his new hardback as well, if you're interested...."
Thinking this might be a nice surprise for me, Mum asked how much it was.
The guy said "£10", or however much a hardback went for at that time.
"£10! For that rubbish?!", Mum said.
"Erm, you seemed quite keen to buy his new paperback..." the flustered shop guy said.
At which point, according to my sister, Mum replied with dignity;
"That's for my son - he likes rubbish!".