Patrick and Mary

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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