He was proud that he still had practical skills and wanted to use them.

Most of the bicycles cost almost nothing to acquire, but inner tubes, brake pads, chains, and tools added up.

He paid for many parts from his small retirement income.

“Did the boys give him money?” I asked Keisha.

“Sometimes they bought parts with allowance money.

I asked him not to accept more than small donations from children.

He listened, as far as I know.”

That raised another worry.