Sphinx fingered the clothes, taking out some to see if they were of the right size. She had never got a very good hang of the size tags; they tended to vary by country, anyway. When she had something that seemed like it would actually fit, she gave the saleswoman a self-satisfied smile.

"Yes, I did", she answered the question, "And while I am trying these on, you may go and find me a jacket. Make sure it is cream or gold."