"I'll have the Brix next week, I give my solemn word on that." Stare. "Of course you can trust me on that, business will be much better next week. The rainy season is nearing its close and people will be in the mood for my wonderfully cooled drinks again, you'll see!" Stare. "In fact, I'm expecting a package soon, juices of exotic flavors that will be a sure hit. Triple- no- quadruple my normal sales! People will be coming city over, and that means more traffic for your store too!"
Stone. Haggling was always more miss than hit with a Vanguard, unless you had the fortune to get one liquored up beforehand. Fortune kept Missus Crabappl