Donut I Know It!
SCENE: The anomalously named Top Star Donut, North Beach, San Francisco
SPY: Handsome bachelor leisurely reading Sunday paper over donut and coffee, the Grafoni coffee being the real draw here.*
* My husband’s weekend routine before I wreaked havoc upon his life
Chinese owner: That very nice bag. Where you buy?
Cambodian customer: Everything 99 Cents!
Owner: That very good price!! Where you buy?
Customer: Everything 99 Cents!
Owner: Yes, you get very good bargain. But where you buy? (shouting for greater clarity)
Customer: Everything 99 Cents! (shouting even louder for greater clarity)