James' granny loved how he looked in his school uniform, so a short trousered suit was bought for him. As he grew out of it, he was in need of a replacement suit. βOf course, it will have long trousers, being the age I am nowβ, James thought to himself. He was devastated to find his new suit also had shorts and kneesocks, but not as devastated his granny would have been to see her favourite boy growing up in long trousers. James had no choice, and wore it dutifully. He was then told that it would do for other occasions when smart dress was needed, βfor at least a year or two.β
Wonderful idea!