“They weren’t just trying to cheat me. They were insulting my work, my pride,” Dad said. The Carlyles learned their lesson, and Dad’s reputation as a plumber who won’t be taken advantage of spread.
As Dad said, “Sometimes, Pippi, you gotta teach people a lesson they won’t forget.” The Carlyles won’t be trying to stiff anyone on their bill anytime soon. And as for me, I’ll be paying Dad in full upfront if I ever need my bathroom redone!
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