Sam prepared four plates. Chiney helped him carry them to the table where the men were talking, getting to know each other. Sam then poured four cups of coffee, and brought them to the table, along with the coffeepot.
Before long, it was 5:30. Sam gave his final instructions to the drivers, and then went to the older lady in the back.
“Myrt, I’ll be checking out tonight, right after the party. Can you get my bill ready? This is what the phone calls came to.”
Myrt sat down with a calculator, and soon brought out a bill.
“Are you sure this is right?” Sam looked at it and smiled. “I would have thought I had eaten this much.”
“Nope, that’s right. Rooms are $16/night, and then your meals. I’ve enjoyed having you Sam. I hope you’ll come this way again.”
“If nothing happens, I may be coming
