A VENDOR'S TRUST

A few years ago, I visited the Base Exchange (BX) at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. After shopping, I went to the pedestrian mall just outside of the BX. Several vendors had set up booths or tables displaying their merchandise for sale.

While admiring various items, I was drawn to one vendor's table of colorful knitted winter hats, thick scarves, and leather gloves. One particular item that I had admired on a previous visit to the pedestrian mall caught my eye.

I was...