The Cleft (2007)
The Cleft
“Yes, we have a fine house on the estate but I enjoy thinking about an even finer one. We paced around a bit, argued that this place would be better than that – and no more was said. Today Julia arrived without warning at the town house, and she said there was urgent news. I could see from her face it would be better if we were not overheard – Lolla was tidying the next room. I put my hand on Julia’s arm and drew her out to the courtyard, and there she said, ‘This is serious, where can we talk?’... We knew Lolla would be listening if she could, and there was an old slave sitting by the wall. I walked with her to the fig tree, and we could see nobody else who might listen.
‘You mustn’t do it, my dear, everyone is talking about your new house, it is just madness even to think of it.’ I was admiring my lovely wife, while noting that I never had heard her so peremptory, so harsh. Julia is ever charming, does not go in for scoldings. ‘But Julia, how can “everyone”MoreLess
‘You mustn’t do it, my dear, everyone is talking about your new house, it is just madness even to think of it.’ I was admiring my lovely wife, while noting that I never had heard her so peremptory, so harsh. Julia is ever charming, does not go in for scoldings. ‘But Julia, how can “everyone”MoreLess
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