“I am sorry to disoblige you, Mrs. Ross, but it would be unjust,” said Mr. Mead.
“Then we shall buy our groceries elsewhere!” said Mrs. Ross, spitefully tossing her head.
“I shall be sorry to lose your custom, but I see no good reason for discharging Harry.”
Angrily Mrs. Ross left the store, a second time mortified at her want of success.
“I am sorry, Mr. Mead, that you are likely to lose trade on my account,” said Harry, with sincere regret.
Mr. Mead smiled.
“If Mrs. Ross leaves me she will have to go five miles for her groceries,” he said quietly. “We shall have them back again before long.”
CHAPTER IV — HARRY LOSES HIS PLACE, AFTER ALL
Mrs. Ross carried out her threat, and transferred her trade to a grocery in the neighboring village, but not without considerable inconvenience.