Xavier: Thanks for helping me Decorate my new apartment. Hey, where are you going?
Crystal: I’m going to the Bedding department. Now that you have a new bed, you’ll need new bedding.
Xavier: Right, okay, but can’t I just get some Sheets, a couple of Pillows, and a Blanket?
Crystal: That’s only the beginning. Oh, feel these sheets. No wonder they’re so soft. They have a very high Thread count.
Xavier: Thread count?
Crystal: You’ll need a Fitted sheet, a Flat sheet, and Pillowcases. Did you get a queen — or a king-size bed?
Xavier: It’s a full-size bed.
Crystal: Okay, you’ll need a Comforter and a Duvet cover, too, and this Bed skirt will make your bed look really nice.
Xavier: Bed skirt?
Crystal: Of course! You can’t leave your Mattress exposed. That would look so Tacky.
Xavier: If you say so…
Crystal: Wow, look at these Canopies. Don’t you think…?
Xavier: You want to put a canopy over my bed?! No, that’s where I Draw the line.
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