The Deal

The blacksmith’s son had been very helpful – at least for as far as his age would allow for. Curious as he was, he’d always come by after morning school to see what young Thom was working on. Although the most essential work was done by now, young Thom had decided to continue repairs in the house – be it much at random, without a larger scheme in mind. His skills got to be well known in the village and soon he started to get requests for repairs here and there. Young Thom’s savings were not without end and so the new income was very welcome. One day the blacksmith’s son came by after school as always - this time accompanied by the school teacher. Some work needed to be done on the schoolhouse and the teacher wondered if young Thom was interested. As a teacher she did not have a large budget to spare and she offered to make him a new Sunday suit in repay. And while examining young Thom head to toe, she quickly added that perhaps some repairs on his current vestment might be of need. Young Thom looked down at his punched shirt and torn trousers and decided it was a good offer indeed.

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