2012年2月24日星期五
distant sea. Android 2.1 Tablets
Extensive inquiries, Childan began, which I've had made at my own expense,Android 2.1 Smartphone Mr. Tagomi, sir, regarding the promised parcel, which you realize originates outside of this region and is therefore--
But Tagomi broke in, Then it has not arrived.
No, Mr. Tagomi, sir.
An icy pause.
I can wait no furthermore, Tagomi said.
No sir. Childan gazed morosely through the store window at the warm bright day and the San Francisco office buildings.
A substitute, then. Your recommendation, Mr. Chil-dan? Tagomi deliberately mispronounced the name; insult within the code that made Childan's ears burn. Place pulled, the dreadful mortification of their situation. Robert Childan's aspirations and fears and torments rose up and exposed themselves, swamped him, stopping his tongue. He stammered, his hand sticky on the phone. The air of his store smelled of the marigolds; the music played on, but he felt as if he were falling into some distant sea. Android 2.1 Tablets
Well . . . he managed to mutter. Butter churn. Icecream maker circa 1900. His mind refused to think. Just when you forgot about it; just when you fool yourself. He was thirty-eight years old, and he could remember the prewar days, the other times. Franklin D. Roosevelt and the World's Fair; the former better world. Could I bring various desirable items out to your business location? he mumbled.
An appointment was made for two o'clock. Have to shut store, he knew as he hung up the phone. No choice. Have to keep goodwill of such customers; business depends on them.
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