Which excerpt from I Never Had It Made gives information that the reader knows only because the story is told from Robinson’s point of view? The Rickey talent hunt went beyond national borders. Cuba, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, and other countries where dark-skinned people lived had been checked out. The Boston club officials praised our performance, let us fill out application cards, and said "So long." We were fairly certain they wouldn’t call us. Blacks have had to learn to protect themselves by being cynical but not cynical enough to slam the door on potential opportunities. Here we go again, I thought. Another time wasting experience. But Sukeforth looked like a sincere person, and I thought I might as well listen.