Thorfinn and Tom

[ndrosen]

Coming home Tuesday evening, I met a couple walking a dog. The man of the pair told me that the dog’s name was Thorfinn, and I commented that that was a Scandinavian name, and that there had been a notable Jarl of Orkney named Thorfinn. The man, who introduced himself as Tom, was impressed, and said that he had seen me walking around, and would be happy to give me anything I needed. I asked for more time to examine patent applications.

This led to some more conversation, in which he mentioned that he had considered applying for a job at the Patent Office, but had heard that it was demanding. I confirmed that it was. Anyway, I have acquired a couple of new acquaintances.