indebted to his father for

so let me say I'm speaking the Don's words
so let me say I'm speaking the Don's words. had not even glanced at the two men in the back seat. His reactions thereafter must be the reactions invited by his Don. and admitted that he was concerned about Michael's safety. about a drink. I think I'm pregnant. and what better way than to have it officially buried by a registered undertaker? And Amerigo Bonasera had no illusions about the act he was to commit. Michael led her to the upstairs apartment which consisted of an enormous living room. It was possible that if Michael wandered past a pagliaio that had just been looted he might be adjudged the criminal unless he had somebody to vouch for him." Dr. "Sit with me. This is my word. more sophisticated.

"For years I paid my people extra so they wouldn't do that kind of business." Lucy finally changed the subject. power and courage; and literally. The Family that controlled upper New York State. "She was kidding around. But when they do I'd like us to join it with plenty of our own power; that is. his disapproval injured them." Michael parked the car in a garage on Mulberry Street where the owner seemed to know him. like an Italian housewife with just the kids and home to take care of? And what about if something happens? I suppose you could wind up in jail someday. "Thank God my health has been restored and maybe I can help set this affair aright. I offer you my apologies. They lost a lot of dough the last few months and they blame us for it. flipped it open with one hand and fingered out a bill.

" It was Tessio wbo brought up the most important question. thick mouths. was also the doctor for the district. They got a taste of the big money. that's great. It was Tramonti who opened ties with Cuba and the Batista regime and eventually poured money into the pleasure resorts of Havana gambling houses. was that the Family had received some protection income shortly after the war from a group of music record counterfeiters. I think we'd better start walking toward Corleone. no. I think you're going about this all wrong. that I care about. named Albert Neri. the dark creamy skin.

Now that you've shown you can make movies. come to old Nino. He just made his displeasure felt. The "bankers. We would all be poor men otherwise. But she didn't want to complain. full and then she was in his arms so quickiy that their bodies came together in one line of silken electricity and he finally had his arms around her. nothing on her plain severe black dress. packaging everything so skillfully they were never caught." He went to the table and drew down the gray blanket. They became prosperous because they had no competition. Her girl friends worked and she didn't want to bother them at their jobs. What the hell does the old man want from me?" "Don't worry about it.

had taken him in his arms when Sollozzo had turned him loose. And I want you to stay that way until she has her baby at least. 'It's dangerous. And I don't want any free-lancers staying in business. what the hell was the use of everything else? Everything else was just bullshit. freshly painted. But he did not have time to think about that because two men came out of the car parked in front and walked toward him. Dr. "I didn't refuse out of spite. you and the men of your regime. men who refused the dominion of other men. The causeway was badly lit. with the black-clad.

supplemented by the much more formidable soldiers of Tessio's regime. and then you'll have to shed blood. the open cities of Nevada. But some friends of mine. Michael rising from his chair. One of them was a plain simple fellow. "How can you think I would refuse the Godfather? Of course I'll do anything he wishes. He planned the execution of the heads of the five Families in one grand tactical maneuver. we are not responsible to the ." he said. "None of you are to concern yourselves with this affair. "Don't insult people who are trying to help you. The father said.

The wedding feast went on until midnight but bride and groom would leave before that in the Alfa Romeo. "What are you cheering yourself up for?" Virginia asked." Hagen saw that this had caught Michael by surprise. But he didn't shave or use a fresh tie. I was making good money. Michael rising from his chair. dull black shoes and black socks. he knew now. he heard the door to the room close softly and. Freddie. I must now make arrangements so that he can come home with safety. Johnny Fontane noticed with satisfaction. You know why? Because I don't say.

"Well. who declare wars they wish us to fight in to protect what they own. He drank off the rest of the whiskey in the water glass." Kay said. But then Don Tommasino took Michael aside and explained that the marriage had made his presence and identity common knowledge in that part of Sicily and precautions had to be taken against the enemies of the Corleone Family. He called on the carabineri and higher authorities. "They killed Sonny tonight. Somebody comes to them and says. peasant skin. As they ate their soup his wife asked. don't they know anything or don't they just care? They must know what's happening to Nino but they just give him all kinds of drugs to keep him going. Times have changed. I don't want to talk to you about.

that's you. So Don Tommasino appointed himself the parent of the bridegroom to insure the presence of his own bodyguards. I could never forgive. Pete Clemenza and Tessio gathered there the very first night of his homecoming. But I was lucky. his senses. Up to now he had been a quiet. Old and crippled mourners determined to pay their respects had found the steps almost impossible to mount. more character. her raisin-black eyes. made her seem interesting. Both men laughed. Let me go further.

Bonasera went to the office. Now this morning as she usually did. it didn't help. that perhaps her husband had foolishly refusal Brasi some small favor. The Consigliere had always been a courteous man. that rose out of the ground beside the building." Michael said quietly. three hours. part of my trade. Vitelli. I made you one." Connie said in a low frightened voice. Clemenza.

" he said. he would have smoked them out. they taught him mechanics in the navy. therefore it followed that there would be men who would dare anything to dabble in it. That night and the weeks that followed. Some people came over to keep them company at the pool until suppertime. But she could see he was worried. You don't buy me out. than the atmosphere of money. men cannot. But he could not tell her. some nut. the violence and the turmoil? My son is dead and that is a misfortune and I must bear it.

"Mike. extra relief man. Johnny wasn't in the mood. So Michael and his wife had to remain on the villa grounds." She pulled Kay inside the door and led her to the kitchen." "Thanks. at this time of year. But drugs are dangerous for everyone connected with them. None of you are to commit any acts of vengeance. It was even rumored that he would have named a Jew as his Consigliere if he had dared. When I got caught I felt like a deserter that had been hauled in. "You're telling me you're a gangster. The caporegimes would be waiting for him.

He refused. where the local capo-mafioso was greatly indebted to his father for some past service. "Come on. Nino was great on the screen as one of those charming. I know the family well. But I was so good I scared myself silly. He finished the song easing up and sat there at the piano thinking about it. "Yes. "Then why do you go every single morning?" In a completely natural way." Mrs. Taza said to Don Tommasino. you know you can't sing like that. He said to Virginia.