Penelope walked into the store hopeing the romours of eloquance were true. She was quickly pleased to se the beutiful fabricts and jewelry to be like what she had seen in Rome. A fashionable women came towards her with a look that suggested she was scouting her out for possible sales.
"How may I help you today?"
"I have been unforchunute enough to have arrived here far before my items are to arrive by boat. I wish to by some clothing and a little jewerly to tie me over till then."
"Ah, I see, where have you come from? Perhaps I can help you find a similar style."
"I have come from Rome. I will be living here permenetly. Rome can be beautiful but far to busy."
The women eyes lit up at the name of the capital city. She had noticed the women descrite touches of elagance and wealth but she just relised how wealthy this women must be.
"I have wonderful clothing for you. How about this fabric we have just gotten in to day from Rome. A beautiful red silk perfect to entertain guest. It would go wonderful with your golden hair."

Penelope chose several already made tunics and a few fabric to be made into stunnig tunic. Not to mention a few pieces of decrite pieces of jewelry.
"Would you like to pay for the other tunic when they are made?"
"I will pay for half now and half then." Penelope said as she gave the women the amount oweded directly from her own tunic. The women was slightly confused. Why would someone keep that large amount of money with them.