May I help you, madam?
Well, I hope so. You see, I can't find my handbag with my mobile phone and some books in it. I've tried everywhere.
Were they the only things in the bag?
Well, no. My front door key as well.
I'm afraid, madam, we're not having much luck. When did you last have your bag with you?
I haven't seen it ever since I went shopping this morning. I went by car and stopped outside the tailor's. I had my mobile phone with me then. I think I put it in my bag but I'm not so sure.
Did you ask the tailor?
Yes, and I've also been back to the shopping center.
So you didn't buy anything at the shopping center?
No. Well, I've checked there...oh, dear. I've been awfully silly. I think I've left the bag there.