I was resting at home when Marshbaum
called to ask if I wanted to go with him to look at the lettuce.
“The supermarket’s got lettuce for less
than two bucks a head,” he said enthusiastically.
“What’s so unusual about that?”
“Because it’s going to be extinct in a few
weeks.”
“You’re buying up lettuce and selling it
on eBay as antiques?” I sarcastically asked.
“Don’t be ridiculous! I’m buying the best
heads, storing them, and selling them for four
bucks in a couple of months.”
“What makes you think anyone would pay
four bucks a head when they can get them now for less than two bucks?”
