He asked, “Have you read Islands in the Stream?” “Have you?” “Yes, of course. It is a very good book. It speaks of Cayo Guillermo—where the tournament will be held after they leave Havana.” I sipped my beer. “There is a very prophetic line in the book . . . written before the revolution.” He quoted without notes, “ ‘The Cubans double-cross each other. They sell each other out. They got what they deserve. The hell with their revolutions.’ ” He said, “I will see you at dinner,” and left. What the hell was that all about?
