The invitation also tells guests the address of the shop where they can boy presents for the bride and groom. This is another custom for some people in England. It seems that Charles is still going to spend his time today on weddings.
The shop is horribly expensive. There are handmade carpets, there is furniture from different parts of the world, and the place is full of all kinds of unusual and beautiful things.
The shop assistant is also very elegant. She looks down her nose at Charles, who is wearing an old shirt with his shorts and running shoes. He doesn't look at all smart.
"Excuse me,' he asks her. " Do you have the wedding list for Banks? Hamish and Carrie Banks?' Carrie Banks is what Carrie will be called after her marriage to Hamish.
The assistant looks at Charles with dislike. " Certainly, sir. I can show you plenty of presents for about one thousand pounds.'
"Ah!' says Charles, who is amazed, but is trying not to show it. " What about presents for fifty pounds?'
" You can buy this one,' says the assistant. She points to a life-size wooden African man.