Theo of Golden

He learned that Theo had grown up in Portugal and had lived in numerous places across Europe, in Brazil, in New York City, and elsewhere. Such a thing was unusual, even suspect, in the big cities where Theo had spent most of his life, but he reciprocated the gesture with a nod and a smile, then stepped toward the short line where orders were placed. Throughout his life, business dealings had brought Theo into the company of educated, cosmopolitan, refined adults on a regular basis. He finally gave way to sleep, his head rolling to the right and resting on the chair back.