Chapter 24

Although a millionaire, Jonah sees that the woman lives rather modestly. The furniture is old English modern, the Berber is bare in places, and the walnut end tables and coffee table are scratched, looking secondhand. Cinnamon-scented candles are lit around the living room, offering a tasty treat to one’s senses.

Mrs. Yori claps her hands together and says, “So unexpected of you two to visit. Visit. Visit. You’re special nonetheless. Take your jackets and boots off. Set them in front of the hearth to dry out and warm. Can I get you bubbles, bubbles, bubbles some hot cocoa?”

Bubblesis what the woman calls men queer, or gay, or fags, Jonah knows.

Sandy perks up and admits, “I’d love a hot cocoa, Mrs. Yori. Thank you.”

“Of course. Of course. Of course.”