"Are you trying to be funny?" Sphix looked Katie up and down and sneered. "I guess you are, aren't you? Well, I'll tell you something. I did not come here to be amused. I want something to wear, and dinner after that, and you would better wish I don't get hungry while I'm still here." The saleswoman didn't look particularly appetizing, but if she was hungry and irritated enough, anything would do.

"Now, find me something that is long. And let me worry about the size."