After Friday's piano lesson Anne and the child proceed to the cafy where Chauvin meets them at the door. Anne initially balks at entering because the cafy is full of people due to the late hour. The child runs down the street to play, and Anne follows Chauvin into the cafy. The clientele begins to rotate and the leaving men are replaced by workers from Anne's husband foundry. Anne, hands shaking, quickly gulps a glass of wine at the bar. Chauvin notes that it has been seven days since their first meeting. Anne agrees and comments on the wonders of wine. The other patronnes are surprised to see Anne then accompany Chauvin to the rear of the cafy where they sit at a table.
Anne drinks more wine as Chauvin and Anne discuss the.....
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