It turns out the store owner was quite nice – and surprised – about the stinky loveseat, and his guys came to pick it up just moments ago. He told me it came to him upholstered, and then it was stored outside – so our joint guess is that once it was in a warm space, the stinkiness was released. And wow, did it smell. But we have a store credit and first dibs on any loveseats he gets in. Since we need a new lamp and other small things, I’m not worried about using that credit.
Of course, due to the Transit Strike, Betty is home today.