Kachrimanis’ grocery store provided a welcoming shelter for 25 years. The grocer, Dimitris Kachrimanis, respected Papadiamantis and cared for him as if he was a member of his own family. He extended unlimited credit and made sure there was always good food and wine for the writer. Alexander arrived alone or with friends and spent hours enjoying the abundant red wine. But he took care to hide his drinking habit, either by retiring to the back of the shop or by hiding the glass behind sacks.