What happens when Linh meets his first American?

The first American Linh met was Sam Darrow, a photographer for Life Magazine. Linh introduces himself at Tran Bau Linh. Linh was impressed by Darrow's cameras. Linh's captain, Dung, insisted on having his photo taken. Darrow obliged but not before exposing and ruining the film. When Linh questioned Darrow about this action, Darrow grinned and said it would be their little secret.