-Still, it wouldn't hurt to show him a little encouragement. He might be handy to have around this summer.-Use him, you mean?- asked Lena.-Of course! What other purpose do boys serve? You can use them for all sort of things: carrying, building, fixing, remembering. And some of them are quite nice to look at.-There are practical and aesthetic advantages to the idea of keeping one on hand- admitted LenaFrom: "Love is the last resort" by Jon Skovron
In a conversation between two characters, one suggests that it wouldn't hurt to encourage a boy who might be useful during the summer. Lena responds skeptically, asking if the boy is being used, and the first character confirms, emphasizing that boys can serve various practical purposes like carrying, building, fixing, and remembering. They also acknowledge that some boys are visually appealing, adding an aesthetic benefit to having one around.
Both characters...
