"Well, how come I always have to ask for things?"

I think in life you have to ask for things to happen.

What were you supposed to do when children asked for things?

It is not in her nature to ask for things.

It was just asking for things to happen, of course!

Those who asked for such things didn't usually offer her much repeat business.

People used to come here all the time, in those days, before the war, to ask for things.

They asked for things that I would rather not have done.

In those days, kids asked for things before they took them.

Maybe she will ask for other things while they are here.