Dear Ms. Plume,
Will your work never be done? Friends of many years recently used my apartment in the city. They proudly told me they had rearranged my furniture for me and purchased a toaster. But I liked my furniture where it was and I never eat toast. On my next visit to the city I put the furniture back where it belongs. They did ask if they might use the apartment again but I have forgotten to reply.
Mr. X

Dear L. A. Plume,
I'm fond of going out and listening to all the wonderful music we have around Beaufort, and I've noticed that the musicians all have tip jars. What is the protocol for tipping them? Aren't they paid by the establishments where they play? How much of a tip is appropriate?
Betsey