The woman wasn't young, in her forties, and of the same generation as Lucy Sullivan's mother, but Lucy called her "sister", sweet-talking her like a bee to honey.
Furthermore, she let the woman try the product first, fearing that she would shy away due to the high price. Once she used it and knew the quality, she would accept the high price.
"Sister, I have here soap made by a large factory in Central East. You can use it for washing your face and bathing. Combined with the vanishing cream, your skin will definitely become better and younger. The soap usually costs 0.15 dollars per piece, but if you buy both products, I'll give you a discount. Just three dollars and fifty cents in total."