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work in New York," Carlos said. "Mario and Gus say 

 I come help you on boat." 



"You worked in New York City?" I said. 



"Si," he said. "In New York." Carlos rolled the let- 

 ter "r" around in his mouth, making "York" sound like 

 a gargle. 



"Did you like America?" I asked. "Did you like New 

 York?" 



"Si," he said. "Verrry much." 



"What did you like best?" Lou asked. 



"I like Thanksribbon," Carlos said, promptly. 



"What?" Lou asked. 



"I like Thanksribbon. You know, turkey and 

 scrumberry sauce." 



Lou was not really a miser, I decided. Our boat was 

 full, but Carlos was hired to work for the Mannings. 



