All these vegetables were grown by me, in my own garden. There’s nothing wrong with that.

The officers exchanged glances. The violation was obvious, but they felt pity for her.

— We’ll let it go this time, — said the senior officer. — But please, ma’am, try to find another way to earn money. Other officers may not be as kind as we are.

— Yes, yes, of course, — replied the woman nervously, as if she couldn’t wait for them to leave.

— Since we’re already here, let’s buy something from you, — smiled one of the policemen. — Let’s do a good deed.