B: What for?
A: His wife died a couple of weeks ago, and he is feeling lonely. He’s been kind to us. I want to buy something to cheer him up.
B: What do you want to get for him?
A: I’m thinking of buying a bunch of flowers for him.
B: But I’ve got a perfect idea. A dog.
A: A dog? Why?
B: He’ll be crazy about it. He’s so lonely; he needs company rather than beautiful flowers.
A: Good thinking! The dog can keep him company.