日Text18 The table was close to the bathroom and right by ahalf-opened window, apparently positioned where anicy breeze from the Great Lakes, passing down theHudson Valley, would end its journey.Suddenly there was a moment's silence in the19restaurant, only for the noise to resume as intensewhispering2o "Senator Rogers!" said the head waiter. “What a greathonor it is to see you at Joanne's again!"21 "Good evening, Alberto. I'm dining with a young man,name of Lester."The head waiter blinked, and swallowed hard.22Translation
Text 18 The table was close to the bathroom and right by a half-opened window, apparently positioned where an icy breeze from the Great Lakes, passing down the Hudson Valley, would end its journey. 19 Suddenly there was a moment's silence in the restaurant, only for the noise to resume as intense whispering. 20 “Senator Rogers!” said the head waiter. “What a great honor it is to see you at Joanne's again!” 21 “Good evening, Alberto. I'm dining with a young man, name of Lester.” 22 The head waiter blinked, and swallowed hard
Text"Yes, Senator, please come this way" and as23Senator Rogers passed through the crowded room,heads turned as the diners recognized her and greetedher with silent applause. In a classless society, Rogerswas the closest thing to aristocracy that America had.Alberto hovered for a moment, then went to speak to acolleague."It's good to see you again, Josh," said Rogers. "Let's24have something to eat, then I'd like to talk to you abouta business proposition'Translation
Text 23 “Yes, Senator, please come this way,” and as Senator Rogers passed through the crowded room, heads turned as the diners recognized her and greeted her with silent applause. In a classless society, Rogers was the closest thing to aristocracy that America had. Alberto hovered for a moment, then went to speak to a colleague. 24 “It's good to see you again, Josh,” said Rogers. “Let's have something to eat, then I'd like to talk to you about a business proposition
日TextAlberto returned,bent half double in almost25laughable humility"Senator, as this table is so cold, so uncomfortable, I26was wondering if ..."Senator Rogers waited and then said quietly, “"Go27on.""l was wondering if you'd like a better table, in the28middle of the restaurant, so you have a better view ofeveryone" So everyone has a better view of you, hemight have said. “You'll be much more comfortable,and ..."Translation
Text 25 Alberto returned, bent half double in almost laughable humility. 26 “Senator, as this table is so cold, so uncomfortable, I was wondering if .” 27 Senator Rogers waited and then said quietly, “Go on.” 28 “I was wondering if you'd like a better table, in the middle of the restaurant, so you have a better view of everyone.” So everyone has a better view of you, he might have said. “You'll be much more comfortable, and
TextAlberto paused. Senator Rogers looked around29"l agree, this isn't the best table in the house. But30you brought my friend here, and I guess this is wherewe'll stay. We'll have my usual, please."After two hours, Rogers and Josh got up to leave.31There was a further flurry of attention by the staffincluding an offer by Alberto to waive payment of the billwhich Rogers refused. As they were putting ontheir1coats, Rogers said, “Thank you, Alberto. Oh, haveintroduced you to my companion, Josh Lester?"Translation
Text 29 Alberto paused. Senator Rogers looked around. 30 “I agree, this isn't the best table in the house. But you brought my friend here, and I guess this is where we'll stay. We'll have my usual, please.” 31 After two hours, Rogers and Josh got up to leave. There was a further flurry of attention by the staff, including an offer by Alberto to waive payment of the bill, which Rogers refused. As they were putting on their coats, Rogers said, “Thank you, Alberto. Oh, have I introduced you to my companion, Josh Lester?
TextA look of panic, followed by one of desperate32optimism flashed across Alberto's face."Ah, not yet, no, ... not properly, " he said weakly33"Josh Lester. This is the latest recruit to my election34campaign. He's going to be my new deputy campaignmanager in charge of raising donations. And if wegetthat Republican out of the White House next year.you've iust met my Chief of Staff."Translation
Text 32 A look of panic, followed by one of desperate optimism flashed across Alberto's face. 33 “Ah, not yet, no, . not properly, ” he said weakly. 34 “Josh Lester. This is the latest recruit to my election campaign. He's going to be my new deputy campaign manager, in charge of raising donations. And if we get that Republican out of the White House next year, you've just met my Chief of Staff