Chapter 16“Rory should be by later to drop off a new batch of candles. I have left their compensation in the usual spot,” Nicolaj explained to his helper. “They may also have a few candle magic bundles for us to try stocking.” “Great, I know a few customers have inquired about those.” Darla McClosky, in her jeans and purple blouse, her light brown hair starting to show signs of gray, might have looked better suited for a bank job or another position equally as corporate, but she thrived working part time for him, and was a killer saleswoman. When she applied for the job he asked her why his shop, of all places, and her answer pleased him more than those of other applicants. “I want to work somewhere I can learn knew things and satisfy my curiosity of the world. Why have straight edges and