Coin-Operated Girl

See that lovely girl over there?
She’s latched onto his arm, giggling.
She motors behind him as he
Steers her through the crowds.
Did he buy her from the toy store?
A perfect little china doll,
Wrapped up delicately in satin and lace, face painted
Just so, she always says the right thing.
Smiles, laughs at all the perfect times.
Oh, but how hard can it really be?
He asks question “A”, she gives response “B”.
After all, he’s got her programmed.
She’s just his coin-operated girl.