will see fit to open it to the public. Or even perhaps see fit to invest their other money with Worthington's.”

“To tell the truth what we were thinking of was not so much investing money, but being able to make connections with this community and perhaps get them to invest some of their money in producing plays or other entertainment enterprises.”

“You know that might not be such a bad idea. Perhaps we could invest in plays that would get Americans more interested in Arab culture or the Arab view of the world.' Carl said. “Maybe produce an Arab version of 'Gentlemen's Agreement' or something like that. You know a story about anti-Semitism against the other, forgotten Semites, the Arabs.”

“Now that sounds interesting and I will keep you in mind and if you should happen to come across a property that falls into that category I will be most happy to recommend that the board consider it.” Joseph said, reaching for their business cards. “Do you mind if I keep these? I will relate this conversation to Rich's father and the Sheikh. I am sure they will be happy to hear of your willingness to help the cause.”

“Great and thank you. Now let's have another round of drinks.” One of the other producers said. “By the way when are you going to marry the daughter of the Sheikh? I bet she is a young beauty. Perhaps there is a love story in there we could use in one of our future plays.”

“We have been officially engaged.” Joseph said and then told him that, “for now and until I'm out of the army, his daughter is living with relatives in Michigan while I am residing at the Sheikh's home in Paterson. It is an old Arab custom to keep the bride and groom apart before marriage.”
“That must be hard on you, Joseph.” said Carl. “I mean with your future father-in-law looking over your shoulder and all.”

“Not as hard on me as it is on her.” Joseph smiled. “You see there are no restrictions on the male as far as sewing his oats or having affairs at this time or even after marriage for that matter... In fact it is rather encouraged as it provides the groom with the experience and knowledge to have sex with his virgin wife. Only the woman must remain a virgin until marriage.”

“A virgin, how old is this girl? 12 years old!”

“No she is a beautiful young woman, over the age of consent, which was raised in the traditional Arab manner by a rather over-protective father.” Joseph explained. “Had she been raised in the old country, or if her father had followed all of the customs, she would have been engaged at the age of 10 if not sooner. Anyway she was not and therefore her father, looking for a young man who he thought would provide him with many grandchildren, saw fit to offer her to me and I feel very lucky that did.”

The three of them asked Joseph a lot of questions and after a few hours they all left the bar in good humor and said good night.

“Why the hell didn't you tell them that there was no chance of their getting involved in the Club?” Rich asked Joseph when they were alone.

“If I had done that, who knows, they might have got angry and pulled out of backing your