PIE THEFT

Mr. Harris looked at the pie as if Ethan had placed a diamond on the table.

“I didn’t order this.”

“I know,” Ethan said. “The kitchen made extra.”

“Rosie does not make extra by accident.”

“No, sir.”

“Then this is theft.”

“It’s pie.”

Mr. Harris studied him for a long second.

Then the corner of his mouth moved.

“Pie theft.”

Ethan smiled.

“Yes, sir.”

Mr. Harris ate every bite.