Chapter 22Patricia and I drive to Perpignan early in the morning so we're there for the bank opening. I tell the girl at the reception desk the reason for our visit and we're asked to take a seat for a couple of minutes. We're both nervous and excited and I find it hard to sit still, so instead I pace the floor. After what seems like an endless time the manager comes out of a door behind the reception desk. He approaches us and shakes my hand. He's a tall, slim man with black hair and a handsome face. His suit is expensive looking and his shirt has a starched, just ironed look. He carries himself with an air of confidence that seems to be natural for people in his esteemed position. I hadn't noticed how he looked the first time I met him because I was too nervous. I introduce Patricia as m
