Two days after Romero's second bullfight, the fiesta continues, though it turns out to be a foggy, raining, dull day in Pamplona and the bullfights are canceled. As Jake shaves in his room, preparing for another day of drinking, Montoya comes in to talk to him about the fact that the American ambassador wants Romero to meet him for coffee. However, Jake tells Montoya not to send along the message, which is exactly what Montoya hoped he would say. As Montoya notes, meeting people and being flattered by the rich only spoils good, young bullfighters, and makes them lazy. Neither Montoya nor Jake want Romero to be ruined at 19 years old, so they both agree that he should be kept safe from open wallets and flattering words.
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