Concern

“Surely,” says Mr Foxe, “it’s a simple miscommunication and she meant to order a much smaller model.”

“Surely,” says Mr Boxe.

“Even so,” says Mr Foxe, “one would like to know if she is upset about something.”

“True,” says Mr Boxe.

“Perhaps you could make delicate inquiries this evening–before dinner,” says Mr Foxe.

“Certainly,” says Mr Boxe. “Or, better still, you could.”