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James (Jim) Wormold and his friend, Dr. Hasselbacher, sit drinking at the Wonder Bar in Havana. They discuss Wormold’s business, Phastcleaners, and his daughter, Milly, who is about to turn 17. Wormold says that Phastcleaners is developing a new vacuum called the Atomic Pile Cleaner; he reflects on how the local clergy’s opposition to atomic weapons might affect his business. Hasselbacher counsels Wormold to dream more and not worry so much about reality.
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Wormold returns to his shop and finds a gentleman in an elegant tropical suit waiting there. The man asks to see the merchandise, and Wormold shows off the newest cleaners. The man leaves but says, “I’ll be seeing you again—here or there” (9).
Wormold’s beautiful, troublesome, and devoutly Catholic daughter Milly returns from her convent school carrying a large package. Wormold realizes with dismay that she has been shopping again. After dinner, Milly shows him that she has bought a saddle, bridle, and other equipment for a horse; she also bought a horse (from local police officer Captain Segura) which is being stabled at the local country club. Wormold tells her that they can’t afford the expense, but Milly cries and pleads with him to change his mind.
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