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half days earlier.
“Thanks,” I managed. “Looks like a shopping trip
for a suit, shirt, shoes is on the agenda in the morning.”
“It’ll be okay. We’ll help you.” Robert said. “I know
the exact spot—not three minutes from the convention
center.”
Then, this lanky kid in long grey shorts and a
Toronto Blue Jays jersey ambles over. A plastic tray in
one hand, he offered me the other. “Hi. I’m Denis.” His
handshake was as warm as his smile.
“Nice shirt.” I said.
“Been quite the night,” Robert said as he reached
onto the tray and handed me a coffee and a bundle of
warm foil. “We’re still waiting for one more speaker to
clear customs. Big name. Flying in from Vegas.”
Robert held the coffee while I peeled back the foil.
A roast beef sandwich. Steam rising.
“One of the busiest speakers on the circuit.”
“I know.” I’d read the program.
I bit into the sandwich and sipped the hot coffee.
“Why not go with Kayla and get settled in the car.
Shouldn’t be much longer.”
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