"The dates are just how you like them, old friend," he added as he made room for himself on a table next to the elderly guy so that he could easily reach it. "Fuller and more meaty."
Mahmud plucked one out of the pile, crunched on it with his crooked teeth, and then nodded. "Outstanding. " You are kind to an elderly gentleman.
And even though he was only giving him back a fraction of what he'd done for him and so much less than what he deserved if he were ever to repay him, Nabil grinned nevertheless. He knew he was only giving him back a fraction of what he'd done for him, but he smiled anyhow. It was prudent for him to show up. The visit served its purpose. Already, he was beginning to feel better.
The elderly gentleman continued, "As I said, I'm sorry your friend has been forced to
