What if I Don't Show Up on the Right Day?

The messenger noticed the merchant's expensive suit, his gleaming pocket watch and his shiny shoes. She gazed at him for a moment before asking if she could donate more than one bag of rice. The merchant put his hands on his hips. Three bags of rice is out of the question. You see, a business like mine is very unpredictable. Unpredictable? Yes, full of ups and downs. It all depends on the day. And you, good messenger, have arrived on the wrong day. On those days, I can only give you onebag of rice. If you were to show up on the right day, I could donate as much rice as you ask. That's