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Finally the canal was finished. The year was 1914 and a lot of sailors were going through the canal.
“Well Richard,” George said. “It has been an honor for you to work on this canal.
“Thank you George.” Richard went to his wagon and started on his long journey back home. Richard stopped for lunch at Aladino’s house. He knocked on the door and waited for Aladino. Aladino opened the door very fast with a rifle in his hands.
“Who is it!” he screamed. He lowered his rifle, “Richard! What a surprise! Just in time, I have lots of tacos and quesadillas ready to eat!”
“That’s exactly why I came here,” Richard said. “I had to have one of your taco one last time.” Richard ate the tacos and quesadillas and talked for a little. Then he was on his way to home again. It was very late when Richard got back to his apartment in New York. He walked in very quietly so Rachel wouldn’t wake up and think he was a burglar. He walked over to the bed and tapped on Rachel’s shoulder. She rolled over and her eyes got very wide.
“Richard!” She held up the letter.
“They had a little miss understanding,” Richard said. Rachel ripped up the letter and threw it in the garbage. She jumped up and hugged Richard very tightly.
“So the canal, is it finished?” she asked.
“Yes it is,” Richard replied. “It turned out very nice too.” Both Richard and Rachel went to bed and lived happily ever after; and Richard never went on a long journey without Rachel again.
The End