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As soon as Joe walked into the department store, he felt unsettled. Where to start, that was the question. He’d put off buying Laura’s Christmas present, hoping inspiration might strike. Today might be his last chance.
A voice snapped him out of his daydream. ‘Are you OK, sir? You’ve been standing there for several minutes.’
He turned to see a woman wearing a ridiculous elf costume. Her green eyes were almost as bright as her outfit.
He put his