I had seen the Magic Shop from afar several times; I had passed it once or twice, a shop window of alluring little objects, magic balls, magic hens, wonderful cones, ventriloquist dolls, the material of the basket trick, packs of cards that looked all right, and all that sort of thing, but never had I thought of going in until one day, almost without warning, Gip hauled me by my finger right up to the window, and so conducted himself that there was nothing for it but to take him in.
The narrator describes their previous experiences with the Magic Shop, noting how they had admired it from a distance. The enticing window display featured various magical items, including balls, dolls, and playing cards, which piqued their curiosity, yet they had never ventured inside. This changed unexpectedly when Gip, a young boy, enthusiastically pulled the narrator towards the shop.
Gip's excitement left the narrator with no choice but to enter the Magic Shop. The eagerness of the child contrasted sharply with the narrator's prior hesitation, setting the stage for an adventure filled with wonder and enchantment within the store. This moment highlights the playful persuasion of youth and the allure of magic that draws people into new experiences.
