There was a second door jingle, followed by a golden monkey moving in sleekly through the shop. Its black bead eyes fixed itself on the lone customer by the counter.
The slender figure of Mrs. Coulter followed, wearing a fur-lined coat and high heels. She too, regarded this new woman with eyebrow raised interest.
The pawnbroker didn't seem too engaged though, his huge smile setting to a frown. For one this 'phone shop' seeker woman didn't seem to have anything to offer him, secondly precious time would be wasted trying to give directions. She appeared both in fashion and behavior, a new arrival, and new arrivals always asked too many questions. Once he started answering them, they never end. Anyway he gave vague directions to the general store. She could start from there.
When he spotted this luxuriously dressed woman behind, he had no sooner ignored the woman before him existed and greeted the lady with the golden monkey.
Mrs. Coulter smiled, both at the pawnbroker, and the woman (Corean? Nipponese?). She addressed the woman first though.
"Hello," She spoke in her melodious voice, "Do you need help?"