Arthur handed the cafe owner a loyalty card with every box stamped.
The owner congratulated him and offered his free cup of tea.
Arthur asked whether the reward could be given to somebody else.
The owner said that was fine, then asked who should receive it….
Arthur had collected the cafe’s tea stamps for weeks.
Ten paid cups earned a free one.
He kept the card in a little plastic sleeve and checked each new stamp before leaving.
On Thursday, he handed the completed card to the owner.
The owner said loyalty deserved a reward.
Arthur looked at the teapot.
Could I give my free cup to somebody else?
Of course. Bringing a friend?
Arthur said he had somebody in mind who spent a great deal of time in the cafe.
The owner said the regulars were a lovely crowd.
He lifted the teapot.
Milk?
Ask the person who’s getting it, Arthur said.
The owner put a clean cup on the counter.
Arthur asked whether he ever drank the tea he served.
The owner said he mostly had coffee.
Arthur pushed the loyalty card a little closer.
Then this one’s for you.
The owner looked surprised.
That’s very kind.
Arthur put the empty plastic sleeve away.
I’ve done my ten. It’s your turn.
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