1. She buys a rice ball. It falls out of its bag on to the floor. 'Oh darling,' says the man at the stall. 'Come here and have another.' She hesitates. Pride? Wanting to take responsibility for her mistake? 'Come on,' says the man at the stall. 'Give that one to me, and I'll give you another.' We silently encourage her. She turns back to the stall.
2. Darning an uncomfortable hole in the toe of a pair of tights.
3. 'Guess who won,' says Nick as he comes in through the door.
Shut in, three quick strokes and event.
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