* * * sometimes it seems like just about everything in the city of buffalo is either directly on or just off of main street , and forest lawn was no exception . `` too bad i did n't bring any marshmallows . '' his expression was serious , though the hint of a smile lit his eyes . he did n't exactly have people beating down the door to help him . a group of men sat at a table on the front porch . wait , dad , listen ... with your permission we could do it at sixteen . 