Galves House Narrative
“He also said that that the young man was being moved to Galveston.” “What is he going to do in Galveston?”
He is going from being a longshoreman to a broker for a securities firm by the name of Cohen, Cullen and Cozinni. They headquarter in New
Orleans but have several branches.” “Who has?”
“The Family has learned long ago that to make money, big money, it is better to comply than question why. Does that make sense?” “No!”
“That is the way the game is now played for our friend Ignacio Bercinni, also known as Iggy. Where the bastard fits in, I haven’t a clue, but I will eventually know. This is a long range plan.”
“I thought you said the Family was punishing the young man and now you tell me he is being promoted. My sister Margaret is full …show more content…
The highlight of the establishment is a large wooden bar that sparkles from oil, age and cleanliness, and the various blinking neon lights that brighten up the etched mirrors on the wall behind the bar. There are several padded booths of tubular steel that are covered with worn and tom heavy red plastic. Alongside the booths are several square wooden tables with ladder back chairs that have been broken and crudely mended.
Filippo, after setting down his cold bottle of Jax beer, says, “You know what today is, and don’t say Friday.”
Picca had no idea, so he just shrugged his shoulders. Filippo smiled and said “My anniversary and yours too. It has been six months since I got run out of Ancona. If it wasn’t for Uncle Antonio, I’d probably still be looking for a good paying job in America.”
Picca, thumping the table with his fat fingers, replied, “As long as I am a longshoreman I’ll be looking for a job.”
“Don’t worry Amico, as you know I have connections, and in America, especially in New Orleans, it is good to have connections. Did you know that New Orleans was, or maybe still is, the original Family headquarters in America? This is an Italian town with a French pedigree, but the French can’t scratch their butts without getting an okay from the Italians. This place is different and the prostitutes are also different.”
“How do you know
He is going from being a longshoreman to a broker for a securities firm by the name of Cohen, Cullen and Cozinni. They headquarter in New
Orleans but have several branches.” “Who has?”
“The Family has learned long ago that to make money, big money, it is better to comply than question why. Does that make sense?” “No!”
“That is the way the game is now played for our friend Ignacio Bercinni, also known as Iggy. Where the bastard fits in, I haven’t a clue, but I will eventually know. This is a long range plan.”
“I thought you said the Family was punishing the young man and now you tell me he is being promoted. My sister Margaret is full …show more content…
The highlight of the establishment is a large wooden bar that sparkles from oil, age and cleanliness, and the various blinking neon lights that brighten up the etched mirrors on the wall behind the bar. There are several padded booths of tubular steel that are covered with worn and tom heavy red plastic. Alongside the booths are several square wooden tables with ladder back chairs that have been broken and crudely mended.
Filippo, after setting down his cold bottle of Jax beer, says, “You know what today is, and don’t say Friday.”
Picca had no idea, so he just shrugged his shoulders. Filippo smiled and said “My anniversary and yours too. It has been six months since I got run out of Ancona. If it wasn’t for Uncle Antonio, I’d probably still be looking for a good paying job in America.”
Picca, thumping the table with his fat fingers, replied, “As long as I am a longshoreman I’ll be looking for a job.”
“Don’t worry Amico, as you know I have connections, and in America, especially in New Orleans, it is good to have connections. Did you know that New Orleans was, or maybe still is, the original Family headquarters in America? This is an Italian town with a French pedigree, but the French can’t scratch their butts without getting an okay from the Italians. This place is different and the prostitutes are also different.”
“How do you know