Mr. Black.

It was some time in 1990.

Every thing you know about America is new and you need to dive your self into the deep water to know what is in there.

I inherited the maintainnace man from previous owner. He looks in his middle thirty. Not talking too much and seemed dedicate to the work you told him to do. Occassionally he had visitor like his own son and girl friend. He seemed reliable. I really thought I could count on him to do what I want.

One day, I need to return a new 20' TV set I bought a couple of days ago.
I asked Mr. Black:
"Mr. Black, would you do me a favor? Here is the receipt of TV set I bought from K-mart. ould you send the TV set and get refund?"
" Sure, I will."
The next day he showed up in the office.
" Well, where is the refund? I asked.
"K-mart will remit you the refund by mail in one week."

I had patiently waited the mail from K-mart for more 10 days. Nothing happened.

I called K-mart in Merced. The clerk answered " We already refunded the money to the man with long hair. Sir, please understand that it is our policy to refund customers with cash or credit back."

It was clear what had happened.

I called Mr. Black and said: " Regarding the refund, I phoned K-mart and they said money were already refunded to you. I don't know who is telling the truth? You or K-mart. Come back with money tomorrow, or you do not come back any more."

He kept long face and took off immediately.

Later on I was told he took the money to buy present for his girl friend.

Mikky