230. Friends in Bangkok
- I am worried about Larson, said Robert Miller.
Robert was having lunch with Duff and Noi in a restaurant in Silom Complex. Noi had Pat Thai. Duff had a grilled chicken with rice and Robert had only carrot soup, claiming he wasn’t hungry.
- Larson? What did the silly old goat do now? asked Duff.
- He got a job offer teaching English in Hakkas, Sweden.
- Jackass, Sweden? Hahaha! Sounds like the place for Larson, said Duff.
- Jackass funny? asked Noi.
- It is a bad word. Don’t learn it, said Robert.
- So what’s wrong with Larson’s new job? asked Duff.
- It is almost on the north pole. There are only three hundred and twenty souls in Hakkas, not counting the reindeers.
- Reindeer! said Noi. - San-ta Clau!
- Right, said Robert. - But Larson seems out of balance. He is jumping from one plan to the next.
- Why are they hiring Larson?
- The school in Hakkas is aware of Larson’s reputation but since they are short of teachers they are willing to give him a chance.
- I would be stressed too if my life was as messed up as Larson’s is, said Duff. - Is he awake at night wondering if the cops will come back?
- Probably, said Robert. - But they have nothing on him. He is innocent, remember? It was just one of those exaggerated media stories. A dirty white man caught on camera in Thailand. They blew it out of proportion.
- Innocent maybe in this case but not in general, said Duff and rolled his eyes.
- I like animal, said Noi. - Reindeer cute.
- I will ask Larson to send you a stuffed one, said Robert.
- Larson stay same place San-ta Clau? If Lek go visit Larson in Se-weden I want go also.
- Sure, Noi. You can meet Larson, the reindeers and Santa all on one trip.
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