100 DATE WITH THE GODS
"but be a little more specific. What will we be doing?
How long will it take? When do you want me to be here?
I have to make some plans you know, and as it stands
now I have a commitment to be in Los Angeles by July
15th."
"Good questions. When you're serious like this you're
even more charming and handsome. It's not necessary
for you to come here that often. I don't wa nt to interfere
with your plans and present contracts. But, sorry, I don't
see you being in Los Angeles by July 15th."
"Wha t do you mean by that?"
"You won't be leaving by July 15th."
"If I'm not back by that date, 111 be violating a judicial
order. What makes you say I'm not going?"
Something important concerning your work is going
to come up, some complications you will have to resolve.
On July 18th, or thereabouts, your South American
supervisor is coming to Lima to straighten out a certain
mess."
"He's only supposed to come if things get really bad. I
spoke to him yesterday and told him to kill the deal. He
said he couldn't come; he's much too busy."
"Charles, I'm not making this happen. Don't be upset.
Just hang in there, and let's leave it at that. But I repeat,
you will be spending more than just a few weeks in Peru.
You11 have time to yourself. And we can always use it.
Go places, have a good time. Do things that are relaxing.
Your learning will be gradual, and you11 be taking
many notes. The more you receive, the more your mind
and memory will develop.
That's why I want you to be conscious and aware. We
don't want to give the impression to your future readers
that you came here drunk or high, and, therefore, that
you imagined or made up this whole thing. We'll work
when and where we want. If you keep your mind
receptive, we'll be productive. The most important thing
is for you to be relaxed and comfortable. But if you want