‘Seriously,’ Alan insisted, ‘Come on, we’re going to La Rosita.’ La Rosita is a Cuban coffee shop on Broadway and 108th Street. It’s cheep... and delicious, and Alan ate there at least once a week. After a brief bit of haggling Soren agreed, it was one of his favorite eateries too. The crisp autumn air made Alan wish he had worn a jacket, but since it was a relatively short walk he decided not to run back into the dorm for one. Soren, Alan could sense by scanning his roommate’s mind, was on the. I'd learned it while in Austria-Hungary, not the Orient, and itwas a trick, not magic. But it was mysterious sounding and weird and I'dshown it off at a couple parties, so it had only been a matter of timebefore word of my "magic spell" had spread."I'd really rather not, not right now. It's an odd thing, honestly, andI'm not sure it fits what should be a merry occasion," I said. That justearned eager looks and words of encouragement. I suppose mystery was moreinteresting than merriment. Vexed,. It was scheduled to land at 6 PM. The general had called shortly after Frank left to go back to Washington to say everything had gone smoothly and had been approved.I had forgotten how busy the restaurant was on Friday nights. We had trouble finding a table for all of us. It seemed like all the county department heads and wives were there as well as law enforcement from several neighboring counties. They were always scheduling the meeting rooms for late afternoon meetings so they could add a. Meckler was sagging against him, clinging to his arm desperately, barely able to stand. He put his arms around her and held her until she was able to stand on her own, then he re-soaped the washcloth and resumed bathing her. She continued moaning. ‘Jeesus!’ Rita whispered. ‘I had no idea being with you would be like this! You really are going to keep after me until I can’t come any more, aren’t you?’ Bobby smiled at her and nodded. ‘Of course,’ he said. I always try to give ladies what they ask.