This probably fits better than Carnival or person that works there. especially since he is trying to coax her into being his woman.

carny or carney 1 (ˈkɑːnɪ)

— vb , -nies , -nying , -nied , -neys , -neying , -neyed
informal ( Brit ) to coax or cajole or act in a wheedling manner

[C19: of unknown origin]


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