Employees in Herbs and Lotions always came to the store around thirty minutes before the working hour started. Aside from ensuring they would not be late, the extra time gave the employees the chance to freshen their minds and have a cordial relationship with their peers.
On this lovely morning, when the rising sun shone softly on the gradually occupied city streets, this commendable habit persisted. But, there was a difference, every employee's morale was notably higher than on previous days and the atmosphere inside the store was brimming with enthusiasm. The children who accompanied their parents to work were in the same state of mind. The main reason was that their esteemed boss, Alfraed Logick, had returned from a dangerous quest in a good health. In fact, they thought the young man looked firmer and more dependable than before he departed.
