The upholsterer found so much money inside Eileen’s old sofa that he deducted it from the bill.
Her husband, Ron, looked delighted.
The man asked when they wanted the finished sofa delivered.
Ron asked whether he offered a regular collection service….
Eileen had finally persuaded Ron to have the sofa recovered.
It wasn’t worn out, Ron said. It had simply become comfortable in several directions.
The upholsterer, Matt, took it away on Monday.
On Wednesday, he telephoned.
We found some things behind the lining.
Eileen expected lost keys. Ron asked about the television remote.
There were two remotes, a little screwdriver and a surprising amount of money.
Matt had counted the coins and notes. With Eileen’s agreement, he deducted the total from the bill.
Ron was impressed.
I’ve been sitting on a very good investment.
Eileen said he had been dropping money down it for fifteen years.
Matt asked whether Friday was suitable for delivery.
Ron asked how much he charged for collection alone.
Matt gave him a puzzled look.
Why would you want me to collect it again?
Ron said he was thinking ahead.
Quarterly, perhaps.
Eileen took the phone.
Just bring it back on Friday.
Ron objected that they should hear the man out.
Eileen pointed to the new price.
That’s your money, Ron. He hasn’t discovered interest. He’s discovered your pockets.
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