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onto Alexander’s arm. “I see you have woman friend.” She could tell Alexander was just about to explain to Gareg about her as he had to the others, but Gareg continued before he could. “And how grows corn, strawberries, potatoes, and beans?” Louise couldn’t remember if Alexander had shown her potatoes and beans because of his excitement for the corn. She didn’t have time to ask about it, since Alexander was happily talking about the new things he was trying. Gareg said, “Good. Good,” as Alexander described how the corn looked. He shook his finger at Alexander. “If starts look yellow, give more manure and less water. If looks too green, give more water and less manure.” Alexander promised he would. Finally came the moment both men knew the other was dying to get to. Alexander asked if there was anything new. Gareg got a sly look on his face. “I have most wonderful plant from New World. It called pumpkin.” He pulled out a large, round, orange thing that Louise thought looked like a strange luggage carrier. Gareg continued. “This what look like. When grown, boil, scrape, and eat inside.” He then pulled out a small pouch of seeds. “Here seeds.” Alexander looked at him narrowly, though Louise could feel his arm tighten next to hers in excitement. “I don’t know. What would I use it for?” Gareg laughed. “It taste most grand with butter on it. And never know until try.” 86