Nast was talking to Angel Manotok in Tagalog. Angel was replying, but not very enthusiastically.
Rick spoke up. "You speak the local language pretty well, Mr. Nast."
"Have to," Nast said cheerfully. "The Filipino families that work for me can't speak English, often as not. Well, good hunting. Perhaps we'll meet in Baguio."
The boys shook hands. "Good luck to you. Hope your shipment arrives."
"It will. The planes from Hong Kong are often late. The airport there is closed in half the time from fog. Good luck."
The boys got into the truck with Angel and he drove out to the main highway.
"What were you and Nast talking about?" Scotty asked.
Angel took his time about answering. "He just wanted to know when we were going to Baguio. I think he was making small talk. Maybe he wanted to show off his Tagalog."
"Was his Tagalog good?" Rick asked.
"Yes. Very good."