all by myself

I went to buy a new tyre, all by myself. They couldn't give me the same tyre today. I could have one that was a different type. I asked for a matching tyre... that was safer, right? Yes, that was safer. But I would have to wait until tomorrow, it wouldn't arrive for today.

I said that I would return at lunchtime tomorrow. If there were any problems with delivery would they please call the friend whose wife speaks English.

Did they want my name or number? The young man looked at me as though I was crazy. Why on earth would they need that?
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