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“Bye and again be careful.”

Joseph went into the city early on Friday and spent the day at Worthington's Investment Company with Richard's father. Together they went over the ideas Fazzi had suggested for the party. Fazzi had told Worthington that it looked as if he could not get The Cafe Casablanca dancer to come to the party, but that he was looking into getting others. Friday evening Sarah came into the city and after Rich finished at the theater he joined them and the family decided to go for a late supper.

Sarah suggested that they travel to Paterson, which was not too far away, and pay a visit to the Cafe Casablanca.

“Come on, it will be fun and when Fazzi hears of it he will really think we are going native.” Sarah said. “It will be fun and I'm sure it will only help. You can tell him I insisted.”

“It might not be such a bad idea.” Joseph agreed. “Besides we never did get to see that male dancer and who knows maybe I will be able to get that Egyptian dancer, Dina, to change her mind. I bet Fazzi will get a kick out of our venturing into the Arab culture on our own.”

So the four of them piled into Joseph's car and drove across the bridge and went to the Cafe. The doorman did not recognize him and told the four of them that the club was just about full. Before they turned away, Joseph asked to see the owner, Mr. Amos. When the doorman returned with the owner, he right away recognized Joseph. “A thousand apologies Effendi, you should have called, but, we will seat you right away. I will have the staff clear a place for you.” He said in Arabic.

“Oh don't go to any trouble we can come back another time.” Joseph said, knowing full well that the owner would rather cut off his hand than possibly offend a friend of Mr. Muhammad. “It was rude of us to come without reservations. Mr. Worthington and I have been bragging about our last visit here and tonight, on a whim, his family insisted that they wanted to visit your establishment.”

“But it is no problem at all. Like I told you when you were here last time, you are welcome here anytime as honored guests.” He continued speaking in Arabic. “Please come in and I will make you comfortable while I arrange a place for you. It will take about ten or fifteen minutes.”

“That is most kind of you” Joseph said and turned to the Worthington family as he explained to them in English what was going on.”

They entered the darkened room and were shown to the lounge where they were served drinks and refreshments while the owner went to clear away a place for them right by the stage. The displaced and enraged customers were angry until the owner told them that their evening was on him. He told them he had special guests and was sorry for the incontinence. They grudgingly moved and Amoz had the table reset for Joseph's party. Within a few minutes they were seated and Joseph started to ask about the performers.

“Ahaaaa yes Dina is here tonight and also the male dancer you missed the last time.” He said. “I'm sure Dina will be glad to see you again. She has asked after you many times.” Then to the rest