Vicente

Half the boards are up, the roof isn't. I asked what it costs to fill this empty space, and today, for the first time, no number came.

• Doña OrtizStop chanting price and put the roof up first. When it rains, your ledger's the first thing to get soaked.
  VicenteThe ledger stays where it won't get wet.
• Old TiburcioSaw every carpenter hold his breath when he stepped back. I doubt I'm the only one who noticed.
  VicenteA gatekeeper watches the gate.

Told to smile three times today. It isn't a smiling matter, the price is wrong.

• InacioSir, I recalculated the timber line three times. Double is correct...
  VicenteThere's the correct price, and there's the price someone named.
• CarvalhoHa, hand over a contract with that face and of course everyone signs.
  VicenteYour boat belongs downriver.