“No more complaints!” said the shopkeeper.

“Case closed,” said the magistrate.

“Case closed.”

“But his case against you is now open.”

“What!” said the shopkeeper, stunned.

“Well, you see, he is now freezing without a coat. In such weather he could catch a cold. Is that not possible?” asked the magistrate.

“Yes, Ta-jen.”

“His cold could develop into pneumonia. Is that not possible?”

“Yes, Ta-jen.”