Sounds to me like an ill attempt by the merchant to cover her ass for treating a loyal customer like an unwanted frugal-monger. Doesn't change that her loyal c

Sounds to me like an ill attempt by the merchant to cover her ass for treating a loyal customer like an unwanted frugal-monger. Doesn't change that her loyal customer (Lucinda) is out $6, and Lucinda is very likely to find a new place that knows how to serve up, "Thanks for your patronage, we'll do our best to keep you coming..."