James said sympathetically. "I understand how you feel. But doctor, that was a long time ago, before Duc Thuy was born. Things are different now."
Doctor Son Dien spoke loudly. "Ha, I read the newspapers. Nothing else first. Many states do not allow marriage between whites and people of color. Tell me, will your family sit at the table with them?"
James looked startled. "I don't think Duc Thuy is a person of color."
Duc Thuy's cheeks were red. She suddenly spoke up. "I'm going to talk to James Peterson privately. Everything is confusing now. Father, first we have to be clear with ourselves."
She stood up so firmly that her father dared not stop her, and he probably wouldn't stop her, even if he could. Let them go to the garden to talk. Young people always have to talk. But he told the
