The Keeper of the Walls
“It would have been impossible to remain at the Avenue Paul-Doumer apartment, and to live surrounded by the mementos of Prince Ivan, knowing that he would never be with them again. Misha wasn’t the kind of man to hang on to mementos: he preferred to turn the page, and thereby to accept his father’s death. It seemed far better to let all his private memories live on in his spirit—and to keep only those few things that had a particular sentimental value to him. He kept the ruby cuff links, and a f...ew other items. The rest was put up for public auction.
And, of course, the best part about the hotel was that there was no rent to pay. There were drawbacks, however. The suite was very small. In the bedroom was the big bed, and a small cot for Nicky. Kira slept on the divan in the living room. Misha marveled within himself at his wife’s easy adaptability. She appeared not to miss the large apartment and the many servants. And because of her attitude, the children didn’t question the arrangement, either.MoreLess
And, of course, the best part about the hotel was that there was no rent to pay. There were drawbacks, however. The suite was very small. In the bedroom was the big bed, and a small cot for Nicky. Kira slept on the divan in the living room. Misha marveled within himself at his wife’s easy adaptability. She appeared not to miss the large apartment and the many servants. And because of her attitude, the children didn’t question the arrangement, either.MoreLess
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