Summary

The short story begins with a short description of Anton, who joins the queue for the toilets at the “Music in the Park” event. Anton’s girlfriend Shell has gone to find coffee. Anton enjoys guessing things – he expects to need the toilet in half an hour.

Anton plays in a band called Jazz Jivin, which is set to play at “Music in the Park” later in the afternoon.

In the queue, Anton spots whats he believes to be a perfect woman. She is wearing lipstick and high-heeled boots. Anton wonders how much time she spends getting ready in the morning. 

Shell rarely wears lipstick and does not wear high-heeled boots. Anton wishes she would, but his hints have been unsuccessful. Anton and Shell have been going out for almost a year, and Anton is considering asking her to move in together.

Seeing a small boy and his mother makes Anton think ...