“On the morning following Anne’s visit to Teotihuacàn she sent for Anne to discuss the affair. When the old lady began to sigh over the hundred and one details that must be seen to by way of preparation, Anne offered her help. As a result, she spent the next three days in close collaboration with Doña Isabel and María. Her principal function was to make endless lists. It took the best part of one day to decide who was to be invited, including the discussion of many contemporaries of the old lady... who were no longer living and the chuckles the two older women indulged in over Anne’s attempts to spell the unfamiliar names. Another morning was devoted to the type and amount of food and drink that would be served. Anne was able to be of help in this area, which speeded the process of decision-making considerably, especially when it came to settling the brisk argument between Doña Isabel and her longtime housekeeper over the rival merits of pink and plain champagne. Then there was the question of the floral decorations.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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