"The banker reached into the folds of his gown, pulled out a single credit note. “But eat first — a full belly steadies the judgment. Do me the honor of accepting this as our welcome to the newcomer.”
His pride said no; his stomach said YES! Don took it and said, “Uh, thanks! That’s awfully kind of you. I’ll pay it back, first chance.”
“Instead, PAY IT FORWARD to some other brother who needs it.
Maybe you can elucidate and edumatcate me. No negativity intended, just trying to learn. Heinlein was my go to guy for reading in upper el in the late 50s..
Hmm, I don’t remember that particular passage. I didn’t actually read all of Heinlein’s stuff. I kind of gave up after “Sail beyond the sunset”, it got kind of a little too inbred for me. :P
Elucidation and Edumacation aside, my preferred authors from that era are Jack Vance and James Schmitz.
Anyway, that’s all I’ve got for now, I think. Good day to you.