“It’s not a
major catastrophe if you don’t get everything you need this trip.” I say, but
he doesn’t even look away from his screen and keyboard. If it were paper and
not online the catalogue at Leather Unlimited would be torn and tattered.
“What is it
you’re researching now?” I try again. He’s been here one hour and 20 minutes
now.
“Rivets.”
Oh. There’s a
language involved, he’s learning it. Stitching awls, saddle skirting,
half-hides. The morning coffee has gone cold. We’ll leave soon for the city.
He’s needed to
fill his time. A new hobby. Other than online shopping.
