Chapter 53
“He thought for a minute, then said, ‘Your skills in several languages could make you quite valuable to Canada. That helps your application a lot. I don’t think the fact that you are engaged to an American will help you much. It would if you were engaged to a Canadian. But it appears that this American would be able to live with you the six months he is allowed in Canada as a visitor, and I am seeing that perhaps he would help you rent an apartment and share the expenses. I will note that on your application. Do you have a Canadian who would be willing to sponsor you?’ I gave him Roy’s name.”
Roy laughed. “Maybe you should marry me,” he said. “Just kidding.”
“I am sure they would quickly recognize that as a sham marriage,” I remarked. “It wouldn’t work.”