DEAR MISS MANNERS: We received a refund on some meat we purchased from a local rancher. The meat wasn’t the quality we expected, but with sauces and cooking it longer, it was OK.
We received a refund and a nice note stating that the butcher they had hired aged the meat longer than intended.
We don’t want to take advantage of the situation these people are in. We want to return the check, but I am at a loss of what to say.
GENTLE READER: “While it is true that the meat was a bit older than we are used to, as loyal customers, your care for your customers never grows old. We are therefore returning your check, uncashed, with our thanks for your integrity and thoughtfulness.”