Says it's because of all the years he spent on a noisy tractor. Gene hears a little better, but not much. Don't know what his excuse is. He had a radio station before he sold it and retired about a year ago to 10 acres and a row of tomato plants just outside of town. About this time Amos walks in, the screen door slapping behind him, and wraps his fingers around the handle of the cup Robin hands him as he passes the counter.
Somebody says rhubarb.
Amos looks around for takers. Cal wants to know. Amos says he doesn't. A couple of other guys say they don't either. Cal looks at me.