give and take

 

The visitors' exit was sullen and hasty.

“What did I do?”

“You didn’t give them what they want.”

“I am new here. They are supposed to give.”

“Is that how it works in the city?”

“Sure. Give and take."

“Do you get any visitors?”

“No, but the principle holds in any #place."

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