“He brought two crates of fresh apples from the orchard out on Route 4,” she said.

“He set them by the door and was gone before the dismissal bell.”

“Did he say anything to you at all?”

“He asked whether the cafeteria needed a new exhaust fan motor,” Irene said.

“He said he’s got a rebuilt one sitting at his shop.”

“And what did you tell him?”

“I told him we’d take the donation if he brought along the warranty slip,” Irene said.

She folded her cloth into a square and laid it next to the sink.