All are present to assure that their tastes will be satisfied. They are scattered all over the store, taking things from the shelves to the counter where the owner adds each, in neat longhand, to the invoice. With an appreciation for those who must present for an expense account and an inate hatred for tax authorities, he sometimes questions how an item is to appear. Andrea has a sweet tooth and is bringing bags and packages of fig newtons, chocolate chip cookies, marshmallows, popcorn and candy. No dietician has been consulted to assure all hands will enjoy nutritious, well balanced meals during the voyage.
Scurvy is inevitable.
Don, the monkey perched on his shoulder, confers with the girl from Brooklyn. They choose more staple goods adding several loaves of rye bread, salami and cheese to the larder, with some difficulty. The monkey, whenever possible, reaches down to wrest goods from Don's arms and hurls them across the store. It is having a fine time. The storekeeper looks upon the scene with disdain but thinks better of making any comment.