It was obvious to everyone except myself that I wouldn't be selling many pies today especially with the price of fish and suchlike, but being the possessor of a stubborn streak I refused to crumble and fold, and as if the Gods deemed I had earned myself a slice of good intention, out from nowhere Barney Betsington appeared and offered me a nice tempter for the whole shooting match. I said Barney, you have put a sunshine smile on my face when all I was feeling was the cold bite of winter's anger.