She penciled a number on a sheet of paper, erased it, and wrote a smaller one.

“That’s less than the ingredients cost,” I pointed out.

“I don’t want them to think I’m greedy.”

I pushed the eraser away from her.

“What would you tell me if a client offered me less than my work was worth?”

She frowned.

“I’d tell you not to undervalue yourself.”

“Then let’s use your advice.”