A Conversation with an 85 Year-Old-Man in a Suit and Hat who I Passed on the Street
Man: Excuse me! Excuse me!
Me: Yes...
Man: You aren't Veronese, true? [Veronese is the adjective for people from Verona.]
Me: No... I'm American.
Man: From where in America?
Me: From San Antonio, Texas.
Me: From San Antonio, Texas.
Man: Ahh... I know America well. taking out a piece of candy and offering it to me
Me: Yes?
Man: Yes, I went to New York and Philadelphia a very, very long time ago. Do you know how I knew you weren't Veronese? You smile. Veronese don't smile. They don't smile. I don't know why we don't smile. Who knows... Have I given you a piece of candy?
Me: Yes.
Man: Well, here's another one for tomorrow.
Me: Thank you.
... And we shook hands and I leaned to slowly kiss both cheeks.
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