Summer of '42 Page #3

No, not me.

Well, he called Hermie.

Well, Hermie is a pretty common name.

This is it.

I can go further.

There's really no need.

Okay.

- Oh, can you bring them in?

- Sure.

Hang on.

Got it.

- In there, in the kitchen.

- Okay.

You can put them on the table.

- They should make these bags stronger.

- I think you're right.

- Please let me give you some money.

- I wouldn't think of it.

Well, how can I repay you?

It's okay, really.

I'm gonna have some coffee.

Would you like some?

Sure.

Great. Sit down.

These are marvelous doughnuts.

Help yourself.

Coffee will be ready in a few minutes.

You drink coffee, don't you?

I consume a couple of cups a day.

- Well, I have milk.

- Oh, no, I take it black.

- Are you in high school?

- I'm a sophomore.

I thought you were older.

Next year I'll be a junior. And so on.

Now, don't be in too big a hurry. You can

end up in the Army before you know it.

Well, I'm prepared to go.

I'm taking preflight courses in high school,

and I guess I'll get my wings.

And maybe I can team up with my brother.

He's a paratrooper.

And maybe I can drop him out.

So, your brother is a paratrooper?

But, mostly, I have a sister in high school.

Coffee is ready.

I hope it's all right. It's from this morning.

It looks fine.

I have a little bit of sugar.

Would you like some?

No, no thanks. I'll take it black.

I forgot to tell you.

It's awfully hot. Are you all right?

Let me get you some milk.

Do you think I could have

a glass of ice water?

Why don't I put the ice in your coffee.

You like ice coffee?

- Sure. Great.

- I'm sorry.

- Are you all right?

- It's okay.

I'm really sorry.

Do you have many friends on the island?

Two.

But they're immature, you know.

What do you do to keep yourself busy?

Well, I lean toward basketball.

But I think there's a lot

to be said for baseball.

At least in baseball you don't get

round-shouldered from dribbling.

No, that's true.

- Do you like music?

- Yeah, I'm quite musical.

Do you play an instrument?

I sing.

Well, I think a voice is like an instrument.

I do, too.

And then for a change,

you can always whistle.

I can see that.

- You'll like those.

- They're good.

- I think I'll be going.

- Do you have to go?

- Yes, I really think I should.

- Wait.

Here, take the rest of the doughnuts.

Seems the least I can do.

- Thank you very much.

- No, I thank you.

You're welcome. It was a privilege.

Next time I'll be sure to take my wagon.

I think you should. You could get a hernia.

Goodbye, Hermie. And thanks again.

Goodbye. And you're welcome.

Perhaps I'll see you again some time.

It would be a privilege.

Goodbye.

Hernia! Jesus!

Hermie!

Wait a minute.

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