Of course he says that to most everyone, but it makes him grin to be caught out like that. No harm in making the customer feel special, after all. Every trader needs a little repeat business now and then to keep them ticking over.

"Eeh, business has been alright. I might show up again sometime. Between markets o' course. I'd say you'd like to see them alright. Don't doubt you'll appear in one some day, an' you'll find me then."