The Barber's Last Copper Piece

Customers no longer came flocking her way. The barber thought about other trades she might learn. Maybe I could become a potter or a cobbler? Spinning hair has been my life. It's all I've ever known. And besides, people are pinching their pennies so tightly these days,. barely anyone is spending money on anything. Save for the occasional cup of rice or loaf of bread. Ugh, whatever will I do?