"Well—let's just say it would cause great inconvenience at this time. Mr. Hanshaw, I realize it would inconvenience you also, so in return for the favor I will be willing to give you, free, any item of merchandise in the store."
"Fair enough," agreed Jack, his eyes gleaming. "I'll bring it tomorrow."
"Incidentally, sir, would your friend be interested in a purchase while you are here?"
"No, absolutely not," said Ken, turning away.
Jack caught his arm. "Oh, come on, Ken! Price these things, anyhow. You'll be astonished. Show Mr. Adaman something he can use."
"Mr. Adaman?" The clerk's eyes widened delightedly. "Why, sir, that's my name, too. Edigo Adaman."
"Mine's Kenneth Adaman," said Ken shortly, but he showed more interest.
"It isn't a common name," said Edigo. "Are you by any chance a merchant, Mr. Adaman?"
"You might say so. I'm a clerk in a men's clothing store."