Cyrus Robinson colored, but kept his pleasant smile.

"Everybody in town is a good customer," said he.

"I haven't any bad customers." "P'r'aps 'cause you won't trust 'em," said Ozias Lamb.

This time the titter was audible.

Cyrus Robinson's business caution was well known.
The storekeeper said no more, turned abruptly, took a key from his pocket, went to the little post-office in the corner, and locked the door.