it may not be a bad idea
Isabel couldn’t help but wonder that the marriage was so gone. She didn’t even shed a tear. Nothing seemed to change except not marrying Larry. She couldn’t believe that everything was settled, but without a big fight, she was a little reluctant. The two of them calmly talked about buying a house. She felt extremely disappointed, but she felt a little satisfied. Because of their behavior, Isabel wanted to know what Larry was thinking, but she couldn’t get in the door. Larry had a handsome face and dark eyes. Eyes are like a mask. Isabel’s heart is white. Although she has known him for many years, she still can’t guess him. She put her hat on the bed and put it on again in front of the mirror.
I’m curious. Isabel said, her hair is on. Are you going to cancel your engagement when you come?
not
I think you might be relieved that Larry didn’t say anything. Isabel turned around and smiled. Let’s go.
Larry locked the back door. When he gave the key to the counter, the man looked at them tacitly. Isabel couldn’t guess his mind.
This old guy must recognize my virginity, she said
They called a taxi to the Ritz Bar and talked about some important things while drinking. It seems that they are not constrained to meet each other every day. Larry, an old friend, is taciturn, while Isabel loves to chat, and she is determined not to let the scene get cold, because she doesn’t want Larry to think that she is resentful and respectful, and she doesn’t want him to suspect that she is a little sad.
It wasn’t long before Isabel asked Larry to come home. After he drove the car to her door, she told him cheerfully, don’t forget to have lunch together tomorrow.
Never forget.
She leaned over her face and let him kiss her and walked into the porch.
five
As soon as Isabel entered the living room, she saw several guests already drinking tea. Two of them were American ladies who lived in Paris. They were very particular about their necks, pearls, wrists, diamond bracelets and rings. Although one person’s hair was dyed dark brown and the other was blond, it was strange to say that they were quite similar. They were also painted with mascara, eyelashes, red lips and rouge. They had worked hard. They were slim, clear, three-dimensional facial features, hungry and hesitant. Their eyes made people unaware that they were the only ones in their lives. The purpose is to try their best to save the fading elegance. Their voices are loud and sharp, and they talk unjustly without stopping for a moment, as if they were worried that a moment’s silence would stop the body and all the artificial decorations would fall apart. Another American museum secretary seems to be experienced and gentle, but he can’t say anything because he finished. The other one is short and dark. Romania Simona has sharp black eyes and a clean-shaven black face. He is always in a hurry to get up and help people serve tea and pass cakes and light cigarettes. He is quite ashamed to say that everyone here is disgusting and flattering. He can repay the invited dinner in the past and the future by buttering up these objects.
Mrs. bradley sat at the tea table to stop Eliot from being careless about dressing more than usual. She always greeted the guests with a polite and indifferent attitude. I can also imagine what she thinks of them. She has never been affectionate and she doesn’t reveal her thoughts very much. She is not stupid. She has lived in capitals all the year round and has seen too many people of all kinds. She must take herself as a standard to summarize these people. She must find it quite funny to observe their antics, and I dare say she doesn’t put on airs. When one thing is like reading a novel, the ending is bound to be successful, otherwise the root will not pick it up and read it, so she is indifferent to the sadness and suffering of the characters in the process. Although she has lived in Paris, Rome and Beijing, the American spirit is still unaffected, just as Eliot said that how pious she is in Catholicism will not impact her firm Presbyterian faith.
As soon as Isabel came in, she exuded youthful vitality, and her appearance was tall, which injected a sense of freshness into the ostentatious atmosphere. The Romanian king quickly got up and pulled up a chair for her, dancing and trying to praise the two American ladies. While greeting her cordially, she looked at her clothes carefully. Isabel was in the mood for love, which might make them feel depressed. When American officials saw Isabel, the two ladies immediately looked hypocritical and withered, but Isabel felt that they were very dignified and not only happy. Give them gorgeous costumes, expensive jewelry and envy their elegant taste. She can’t help but wonder if she can be so elegant in the future. Of course, the Romanian is really funny, but she doesn’t hesitate to talk insincerely. It sounds very pleasant. Everyone continues to talk about Isabel’s topic before she comes in. At first glance, it will make people quite aware that they have been to the banquet and are preparing to attend the banquet. It seems that everyone knows all the secrets. They can simply list the latest stage play, the popular tailor, the portrait painter, the new prime minister and the new people’s meeting. They don’t know that Isabel feels very comfortable after listening to it, which makes her very happy. This is the real world and the environment can be picky. The spacious floor is covered with Safnari carpets and beautiful wooden boards, and beautiful paintings are hung on the walls. Every chair is embroidered by petit point, and the star coffee table is inlaid with exquisite and extraordinary values. Everything can be put in the museum to show the living room. But this layout must be beautiful and appropriate. Isabel is deeply shocked by her mind.Larry, the chair of the state, thinks there is nothing wrong with it, but he swings and is not angry, which makes people extremely absent. She can’t help but have a cold war when she thinks of that picture.
After the guests left, Isabel and her mother Eliot were left alone.
Eliot sent those two poor American ladies with makeup. As soon as they came back, they said that these two jurchen would show their charm. I knew them when they first moved to Paris. I never dreamed that they would live so well now. The adaptability of our female compatriots is amazing. I can hardly see that they are Americans and they are in the Midwest.
Mrs. bradley raised her eyebrows and glanced at Eliot silently, but clever Eliot certainly understood what she meant.
No one dares to do this to you, Louisa. He said it in a sour and intimate way, but God knows you should have your chance.
Mrs. bradley pursed her lips.
Eliot, I’m sorry to disappoint you, but to be honest, I’m satisfied with what I am.
Hello Eliot muttered in French
I want to tell you that Larry broke off his engagement, Isabel said.
Gee, Eliot complained, so it’s a skylight for me to hold a luncheon every day. Where can I find someone temporarily
Oh, he’ll still come to lunch
Didn’t you break off your engagement? It seems unusual.
Isabel smiled and looked at Eliot because she knew her mother was staring at her and didn’t want her eyes to meet.
We didn’t quarrel. We discussed the matter this afternoon and admitted that we had made a wrong decision. He didn’t want to go back to the United States, but wanted to stay in Paris. He also said that he would go to Greece later.
What can I do in Greece? There is no activity in Athens. In fact, I always think that Greek art is of low value. Some ancient Greek things are decadent and beautiful, but Pheidias 19 sculpture is really not so good
You look at me and Mrs Isabel bradley says.
Isabel turned to look at her mother with a smile. Mrs. bradley looked at her daughter carefully, but said, well, she could see that the child was not crying and looked calm.
Your engagement has been dissolved well. Isabel Eliot said that I’m going to make do with it, but from the bottom of my heart, I feel that this marriage is really not suitable for him, and he obviously won’t be able to find a better man with your beauty and connections. I think your decision is correct
Mrs. bradley glanced at her daughter uneasily.
