true…” He gathered himself. “What have you learned?” “I learned that Alonzo is a very good trader. I suppose I always knew it. He’s the right man to take over from you. I learned that I have the capacity to learn, and that I’m ready to start. I learned that there’s no substitute for wisdom, and I learned that a generous heart isn’t always rewarded, but that’s no reason not to try.” “Good lessons,” Giorgio said. He took the sign from Massimo’s hands. He clapped his son on the back. “Let’s take down the old sign and hang this one up.”