The work is physically heavy for the greengrocer. “I can’t go on. I think it’s enough like that. I am 67, next week. It is now finished. I am satisfied. I have reached my goal. My father is also satisfied. I see him, in my mind then.”

His staff, which partly consists of family, had decorated the stall for him today. There were balloons and garlands with the text ‘Officially retired’. He also received tickets and flowers from many customers. Arno himself handed out cake.

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