Charlie was obviously hesitant to open the door, but decided that if he didn't, whoever it was probably wouldn't go away.
So, after opening the door, he saw that it was a well-dressed saleswoman, holding a stack of pamphlets and papers. It seems that she was making rounds in this neighborhood today, marketing a new set of kitchenware.
When the woman was giving her rehearsed speech about how the kitchenware would simplify cooking in various ways, Charlie saw the sky change color. No, not now, he thought, right before he felt the changes take effect.
This time the color of the sky was ...
