He can do that.

We've traded there long enough to make him trust us for a week or two." "Do you think he will ?" she asked.
"I think so." On this account, Hurstwood, this very day, looked grocer Oeslogge clearly in the eye as he ordered a pound of coffee, and said: "Do you mind carrying my account until the end of every week ?" "No, no, Mr.Wheeler," said Mr.Oeslogge.

"Dat iss all right." Hurstwood, still tactful in distress, added nothing to this.

It seemed an easy thing.

He looked out of the door, and then gathered up his coffee when ready and came away.