Just then there was a furious pounding at the door, and, screeching "Coming!" the boy ran and flung it open.

In the doorway stood a young man with a swarthy complexion and tousled black hair, dressed all in black skintight leather under which muscles and sinews rippled. Two gold ear rings, together with his coloring and hair, and the prominent bulge in his leather jeans, suggested a Gypsy origin. The boy and Ronnie watched with amazement, the girl with delight, as he unzipped, pulled out his equipment and promptly made it into a representation of Sugerloaf Mountain.

With a smile, he said, "Good morning. My name is