it was a couple year old Quattroporte, but it was obviously someone not afraid to drive, there was a little ding in one rim and curb crease in one of the rockers. It was an old man color- I think they call it ‘Alfa grey’ and the front rims were mostly brake dust. To me, all the signs of someone who appreciates the car and uses it hard.

So why was he letting me pass him? I was on the outside and it was a big sweeping curve, he had me by speed, agility, and ponies.

And then I saw them. A black Ford 500 with gummmint tags, about a half mile ahead, and another, about a half mile behind. I looked to my left, he looked at me, and he was clearly not pleased. he was being herded, and didn’t seem to be happy about the herding. Poor bugger. I hope he wasn’t in too much trouble. But if he was, could I have the car?