Dear Queenie,
We have a fruit tree in our yard and some time ago I told our cleaning lady that she could take some of the ripe fruit. When I looked out I saw her taking a whole bag-full. The next time she was here she took more.
Queenie, my husband says she has been stealing from us. What do you say?—Concerned employer
Dear Concerned,
I say this seems to be a (possibly deliberate) misunderstanding. Each time the cleaning lady comes to your house, tell her whether or not she may take any fruit, and if so, exactly how many she may take. And then watch to see whether she abides by your instructions. If she does not, you will have to tell her explicitly not to take any more fruit.
