Lucky me, I am off work on time.
Lucky me, I get to treat you to dinner.
Shall we?
Yes ma'am.
How is your nub doing?
It's all wrapped up like a mummy so I can't tell.
It should heal in due time.
Thanks again.
You're welcome.
Can I hold your hand?
Yes.
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So, did you grow up around here?
I was raised on the Indian reservation down the road.
Is that right?
Yeah that's right.
You don't look like an Indian.
I didn't say I am.
Did your folks work on the reservation?
No, my folks died when I was 18 months old.
I'm so sorry to hear that.
Thanks. I don't remember much. Did you grow up around here?
Yes ma'am. My folks came from Ireland and we were raised here.
What do you do for work?
I guard life at the penitentiary.
Guard life huh?
Yes, I guard life. When did you start sewing nubs for a living?
Can I take your order?
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