Do you live in Mon panas?
Yes, he hesitated for a long time before answering. I don’t think he would disclose his exact address.
Elliott’s boss is unhappy because you gave him the American Express address.
Pull inside with a smile but say nothing.
What are you doing?
Wander around
Still watching?
Yeah, still watching
No word from Isabel
We don’t like writing letters sometimes. She has a good time in Chicago, and they come to Paris to stay at Eliot’s every year.
It’s good for you.
I don’t think Isabel has been to Paris. It will be fun to show her around.
He was very curious about my trip to China and listened attentively to me, but every time I thought about bringing the topic back to him, it was futile for him to talk about his own affairs. My only conclusion was that he invited me to lunch in the hope that I could accompany him. I was happy, but I was also confused. As soon as we finished our coffee, he came to check out and got up after paying the money.
Well, I have to go, he said
We said goodbye. I still don’t know what he was thinking, and I haven’t seen him since.
three
The following spring, I was not in Paris. Mrs. bradley, Isabel had stayed at Eliot’s for several weeks before her trip, so I had to use my imagination to try to piece together what happened during this period. Eliot, who was on the Cherbourg coast, always acted carefully and went to meet them after crossing the sea. Eliot proudly said that he had a famous maid to take care of them. Mrs. bradley said that it was not necessary because they didn’t need a maid. Eliot returned without ceremony.
Louisa, if you don’t come here, you’ll be disrespecting the east and the west. Without the maid, you can’t do the scene. I’m Antoinette. It’s not you. Isabel’s me, too. You’re not well dressed, but you’re embarrassing me
He glanced at their clothes and their faces were full of disgust.
Of course you have to buy some new clothes. I want to think about Chanel women’s clothes.
I used to go to Voss to buy, said Mrs. bradley
What she said was tantamount to saying that Eliot didn’t even
I told Chanel to make an appointment for you at three o’clock in the afternoon, and the hat should be the bell hat designed by Ruibang.
I don’t want to spend so much money, Eliot
I know I’m in charge of all the departments, so you can’t let me down. By the way, Isabel, I arranged several banquets for you and told my French friends that your father Myron was a big boy before his death. After all, if you really want to say that he will live longer, he will definitely be promoted, and this title will be louder. I guess no one will ask about it, but just to be on the safe side, I’ll tell you first.
You are ridiculous, Eliot.
It’s not ridiculous, worldly-wise. I’ve seen too many widows, but their status is higher than that of ministers’ widows.
When the train entered Paris, Isabel North suddenly shouted at the window.
Larry’s here
As soon as the train stopped, Isabel jumped out of the car and ran to Larry. He greeted her with open arms.
How did he know you were coming? Eliot asked sourly.
Isabel sent him a message on the boat.
Mrs. bradley kissed Larry on the cheek affectionately, and Eliot reached out and shook him casually. It was already ten o’clock in the evening.
Uncle Eliot, can you ask Larry to come to lunch tomorrow? Isabel asked, holding Larry in her arm and her eyes were shining earnestly.
Of course I’m fine, but as far as I know, Larry is not used to eating lunch.
He will come to eat tomorrow, won’t he, Larry?
Of course, he smiles to say
Then you can come at one o’clock tomorrow.
Eliot stretched out his hand to send him away again, but Larry grinned ungrateful.
Let me help with the luggage and call a car rental for you.
My car is waiting for the luggage to be given to me, Eliot said gloomily