I have a house in Saratoga Springs.
I grew up in the small town of Greenfield Center, New York, which is in the foothills of the Adirondacks not far from the city of Saratoga Springs. It is a place I love, close to the forests and the mountains.
[People attend the horse game. James looks at Bobby and Paulette, who nod, and then decides to exaggerate]
James Brennan: Ladies and gentlemen, put down your mint juleps. Horses are all at the starting gate. Okay, and they're off! And Red bolts out of the gate, taking an early lead! But look out! Here comes Green, issuing a challenge from the outside lane. Green runs well
on a muddy track, folks, so today's conditions might give him a slight edge. And Yellow is dead last! What a dissapointment after Yellow's strong showing at Saratoga last spring. Wait! Look out! Wait a second! Out of nowhere, Orange breaks ahead of the pack, and now, in the backstretch, Orange and Green. Orange and Green, and Orange takes it by a nose! Green places and Red shows. Please come to
the window to collect your winnings!
Adult Contestant: What window?
James Brennan: Huh?
Adult Contestant: What window? There's a window?
James Brennan: Uh, no. No, there's not. Here you go.
[gives the man his prize]
James Brennan: Congratulations, sir.
[Em stares at
him, puzzled, but also clearly entertained. James notices her, now embarrassed]
James Brennan: I'm new.