Bernardo pressed the hands of his friend effusively and left. Roberto, when he had finished writing, called: “Manuel.”
“What?”
“You were awake, weren’t you?”
“Yes, sir.”
“You heard our conversation?”
“Yes, sir.”
“Well, if you’re willing, you know what you can do. You have a chance to learn a profession.”
“I’ll go, if you think it best.”
“It’s up to you.”