In An Astrologer's Day, what made an astrologer aware of a man standing before him? How did he welcome the man?He picked up his cowrie shells and...

As the astrologer is packing up his money and
"paraphernalia," he "looked up and saw a man standing before him." The astrologer had a
sense of expectancy about the stranger:

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He sensed a possible
client.

Truly, the astrologer
thought that the man would be one more person who would pay him to read his future. The
astrologer begins by using common courtesy gestures and phrases. While suggesting the
man sit down, the astrologer mentions that the stranger looks
weary:

You
look so careworn. It will do you good to sit down for a while and chat with
me.

With these comments, the
man grumbled about something. The stranger did not immediately sit down. The astrologer
had to insist:

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The astrologer pressed his
invitation.

Still, the
stranger was not convinced. Then the astrologer and the stranger have qualms over the
issue of payment for the astrologer's services. They finally agree on a price for the
astrologer's services. Then the stranger agrees to pay, but only if the astrologer can
truly tell him about the man for whom he is
searching.

Recognizing the stranger, the astrologer reveals
all he knows. Of course, the stranger begins believing the astrologer has powers. The
astrologer makes money and the stranger leaves.