Six Cups Left

Tessa made cups and sold them at a market. One Saturday, she sold every cup. She was happy.

At home, she counted the money. Then she paid for the things she needed to make and sell her cups. Almost no money was left. She had worked for four evenings, but she did not have enough money for lunch.

Tessa did not want to make her cups faster. She wanted to make them well. She needed money for her time, too. So she put a higher price on her cups.

The next Saturday, a man asked about the new price. Tessa told him why. He left without a cup.

That morning, she sold only three cups. Then the man came back and bought one.

At the end of the day, six cups were left. But this time, Tessa could pay for everything she needed. She also had money for herself.

She put the cups by the door for next Saturday. Then she made lunch.