“Get outta here.”
For the next two periods, Fritz discussed the American colonies and how their economies developed independent of the British government. He talked about regional agriculture and the factors that led to the French and Indian War.
At lunch, Ashley asked again.
“You are such a nag. No, I didn't call him. And I'm not going to. He's been handed a mess in the Middle East, I don't know what's happening, and you can bet his butt's not getting flabby waiting for the Second Coming. Stop asking.”
Ashley patted him on the shoulder. “You are so easy to irritate, and I'm so good at it.”
Fritz asked, “Did you speak to Jane?”
“Sometimes you are so myopic. Even worse, myopic with blinders. You could pull a carriage through Central Park. Wait here. I'll get your feedbag.” He came bac
