Pêro stepped out into the first of November sea air, and waved goodbye to Paulinha and the girls who smiled from the doorway. He brooded as he went. Before honoring the saints today — it’s true — I’m sure the Inquisition would not condone the unloading of a small batch of tiles nor their delivery. Nor would Padre João and Padre Matos. Senhor Guimarães would have a heyday with the information. And Luis, where has he gone off to? I’m placing myself on a precipice, but Bagamba, Rafa and family are already at its edge.
Before honoring the saints today it’s true I’m sure the Inquisition would not condone the unloading of a small batch of tiles nor their delivery. Nor would Padre João and Padre Matos. Senhor Guimarães would have a heyday with the information. And Luis, where has he gone off to?
