MAX: By the way, there was here, Barney's side, a granddaughter with a child, and tomorrow comes the daughter, so he has plenty company. He has too much company, while I have none, nothing. So I'll finish up, I see the end is coming, and I wanna mail this here tape, so be well, and fix up your apartment so when I'll come I should be able to be proud of everything I'll see. And so long, and goodbye, and I'll try to get you another song or two in the next tape.
NARRATOR: Barney was a man with whom Max worked in the garment district for about forty years. He and his wife also had a condominium in Marlen Gardens, making him less of an old pal to reminisce with and more of a potential competitor for visitors. Max couldn't help but compare his situation with those around him. But although he was clearly heavily involved with self-pity, he made certain that the tape would end on a fairly optimistic note.
IMAGE: Dancing at Linda's wedding 1970