Order Only: The Barter Network

Oh, this is dreadful.

I received a visit from two of my neighbours, with the barter network. And what they had to tell me was a shock.

They've decided to 'spare me the burden,' given Arthur's death, and they're removing me as the trade administrator for the barter network.

Oh, Alice. This means that Sanctuary is cut off from the network! And Sherwood, too.

I was exceedingly careful, I kept two sets of books, so no one will ever know we were looped in. They're just going to be puzzled because the number of trades per month is going to drop precipitously.

I tried to protest, to say that I didn't mind, that it would help me to have something familiar to do. But they pointed out that I've been doing it for four years, and it was time to rotate the responsibility so others could learn the ropes and they hinted I might not have time, because I will probably have to find a job, and--oh, I know that Luella Hargrove is jealous because I've built it up so well and made it so successful.

What are we going to do?