Summary

Chapter 33 is titled “Copygirl.” Moehringer said Charlie mixed cocktails and had a knack for introducing patrons who developed relationships. Two men rented space and opened a law practice together. They did not need all the space and Charlie rented a room from them. Grandma did not want him to leave because he served the role as buffer between Grandma and Grandpa. Bob the Cop helped Moehringer move the six boxes of books and three suitcases. Moehringer felt Bob evaluating the old house and the tiny apartment, which was directly over a Greek restaurant. Bob said, “Out of the fire … into the frying pan” (305). Moehringer had a crush on a girl at work but did not dare approach her. The men at Publicans confirmed that women were to be feared. They gave him all sorts of questionable advice. Moehringer stole her number from Marie's...