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friend of mine.” Lamont replied, “Thanks Porter.”
    Porter took their bags and put them in the trunk of the car. As they rode through the city, Lamont thought to himself, “I’m glad I wasn’t born and raised here.” David broke his thoughts as he said, “The ocean is only a few miles from where I live. We don’t live in the city limits.”
    Out of the city limits Lamont saw the beautiful, southern houses he had seen in books. Seeing them with his own eyes, they were more beautiful than any picture he had seen. Lamont said, “These houses are very beautiful and so big.” Porter turned into a big circular driveway. Lamont saw the house. It was one of those old southern homes. Hugh trees stood around the big white framed house. Lamont looked at David saying, “I thought our house at home was big but it’s small compared to this.” David laughed, “It’s small. It only has 18 rooms. Most of these houses have more rooms.”
    Porter got their bags out of the trunk. Lamont followed David into the house. The foyer was large; the floor was covered with black and white tile. A huge winding staircase lead to the second floor. Red carpet covered the steps. David pitched his sailor cap on the bench in the foyer. Lamont looked to the left and saw a very large living room. It was the most beautiful room he had ever seen. The furniture was very expensive. His eyes rested on a baby grand piano. The carpet here was red also. The heavy drapes were red velvet and the furniture was all white. On the right of the foyer was a large library. The room was in gold and brown. Books covered two of the walls. The book shelves reached from floor to ceiling. An elderly lady came from the back of the foyer which lead to the kitchen. She held out her arms as she came closer to David, “Oh David! I’m so glad you’re home.” David put his arms around her and kissed her on the cheek. He turned to Lamont and said, “She’s my second Mom. Monty, this is Della,” he looked at Della, “Della, this is Monty Ellman, my best friend.” Lamont held out his hand as he said, “Hello Della.” Della smiled saying, “Welcome Monty. My, my you two look so handsome in those Navy uniforms.” David asked, “Where is everyone?” Della answered, “Mrs. Agar is in town shopping, Mr. Agar is at the club, and Natalie is with her friends decorating for the school Christmas party.” David gave a long sigh then motioned for Lamont to follow him, “Come on buddy, I’ll show you the room you will use while you’re here.” Lamont followed him up the long stairway.
    The red carpet at the head of the stairs lead to many doors. David opened the second door on the right, “Your room sir.” The bedroom looked like a mans’ room. The colors were gray and blue. The furniture was oak and on the mantle of the fireplace was a big model ship. French doors led to a balcony. David smiled, “My room is next to yours.” Lamont laughed, “I’ve never slept in such a swanky room. I feel like a king.” David slapped him on the back, “If you feel like a king that’s fine with me. I think I’ll freshen up.” Lamont agreed, “I think I will too.”
    The den was the room Lamont liked best. There was a huge fireplace, nice comfortable furniture. A big Christmas tree stood in front of the bay window. There was a bar at the far side of the dent. David began mixing a drink for Lamont and himself. Lamont asked, “I saw a piano in the living room, who plays it? Would it be you?” David looked at Lamont and burst out laughing, “Not me. Both of my sisters play but Nat does most of the time. I call Natalie, Nat.” David handed Lamont his drink. Lamont sat down in a big over-stuffed chair. He looked at David and said, “Hell Dave, I can’t understand why you’d leave something like this for a cot on a ship.” Dave took a sip of his drink. His face became very serious, “You know something Monty, I’ve been more content and happy since I joined the Navy than