The plastics, too, had plenty of older individuals among them, who, while they don’t appear to be at the same age as, say, Deveaux at Jackhammer, that’s because they are better preserved, able to afford the kind of food, health care, grooming products, and time-consuming health activities that would keep their skin taunt, their hair black, and their bodies firm. That is, as long as they provide the money that enables the pretty boys to suntan on the decks of their boat, they are granted access to the space. Age isn’t as big an influence on acceptance by the group as having the right kind of
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