Roy walked over to the show-case and began to examine the stock. Just then the errand boy came in.
"Here's the money for the sugar," he said, handing the grocer a silver dollar.
The grocer took the coin and carelessly dropped it into his pocket.
Roy continued his inspection of the stock of sweetmeats. "Give me five cents' worth of gum-drops," he said.
The grocer began to weigh them out. A tall man with gauntlets and with motor goggles on his forehead came in.
"Hello, Fritz," he said jovially. "Got that sugar for me yet?"
"Just sold my last ounce," said the grocer. "I haven't been able to get a bit for three days."
"Himmel!" said the customer. "How much longer have I got to go without sugar in my coffee?"
He turned to go.
"Hello!" called the grocer. "Here's that dollar I owe you."