…clearly doesn’t believe you. "I’m not falling for this trick again," says the balloon vendor, sternly.
"It’s true!" you try to yell, as tears start . The balloon vendor's expression remains stern, like he’s use to far-fetched claims like this. It made you wonder what type of weird "pranks" this kid thought were funny. And did the balloon vendor mention he had magic? Had the kid done this exact type of thing before? How many more people had fallen victim to the mischief of this terrible tot.
As your childish crying continues, the balloon vendor places his finger to your lips and shushes you. "Stop being silly," he repeats, sternly. You can tell there’ll be no further arguing with him.
"I know it’s hard, Callum, but I told you, you’re just not old enough," he says, and before you can respond he hitches you up to his shoulder and begins walking.