Wilson consulted briefly with his Sales Manager Tiny Toy, then reported that sales had been 'disappointing.'
'So how many tomatoes did you sell?' I enquired. There was a further consultation with TT before Byron admitted they had sold 'Less than one.'
'None!' Wilson confirmed.
After all their hard work I felt really sorry for them, so I said I would buy all their stock.
'So, three tomatoes at 75p each, that's £2.25,' I said, handing over a £5 note.
Wilson sighed and shook his head, before explaining to me, in the manner of one addressing a simpleton, that I didn't understand the laws of Supply and Demand: The first tomato was 75p, but once that was sold it increased the scarcity of tomatoes so the remaining two would cost £1 each... except that once there was only one tomato left there would be an even greater scarcity surcharge meaning that one would cost £2.
I raised my eyebrows in disbelief, but said only, 'So three tomatoes are going to cost me £3.75?'
Everyone nodded in agreement, but Wilson added that since he didn't have any change he was willing to round the price up to £5!
If this boy isn't a millionaire soon, I shall be astonished...
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