George the Greek had lasted so long, Danny had thought of him as permanent. Good product, and no short counts... 

"Now where can I score?"
He went up to 103rd & Broadway. Nobody in Yarrow
Joey turned around. His face was sunken, skull-like. 

The gray eyes glittered under a greasy gray felt hat. He was sniffing at regular intervals and his eyes were watering. "No use asking him," Danny thought.
Danny: "Guess you heard about George the Greek" 

Joey: "Yeah, I heard. You been up to 103rd?" 

Danny: "Yeah, just came from there. Nobody around" 

Joey: "Nobody around anyplace. I can