PART 127

''You create precious substances...metals....stones?''

''I make organic...environmentally friendly toiletries for the family....and I sell them in booth sales.''

''So you are a veggie then?''

''Not really...I just prefer organic.''

''Like I know what you mean.''

''Naturally obtainable components....I mean...no artificials,'' Julio answered.

''Look I know what you mean,'' he said, ''but do you know what I mean?''

He seemed a little annoyed about something.

''If I give you an invitation to a shooting practice would you honour it?,'' he said,''I would show you what you would discover is a more manly kind of recreation.''

''Well I just might take you up on that offer,''Julio answered, slightly bemused at the irksome expression on his face.