Garlic and Sapphires: The Secret Life of a Critic in Disguise by Reichl Ruth

Author:Reichl, Ruth [Reichl, Ruth]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Itzy, Kickass.so
ISBN: 9781101163344
Amazon: B000P0JGM8
Publisher: Penguin Books
Published: 2006-03-28T04:00:00+00:00

Where’s your mom?” Gene asked Nicky when we got into the elevator. I had a sudden pang; Nicky had gone along with Miriam, and now I was asking him to do it again. It seemed like a lot to ask of a kid.

But my son didn’t blink. “She had to go somewhere for her job,” he said, as if pretending I was someone else was the most natural thing in the world. “She can’t come with us tonight,” he added helpfully, and I understood that to him these costumes were nothing but a very fun game.

“Well, you’re lucky to be going out with Miss Rose,” said Gene, giving me the goofy look he had worn when he first saw me at the door. “I bet you like redheads as much as I do.”

Nicky frowned. “Her hair’s not red,” he said. “It’s like that metal stuff.”

“Copper,” said Gene. “It’s called copper. You’re right. But I think it’s the most beautiful color hair can be. I’ve always been a sucker for redheads.”

“Not me,” said Nicky loyally. “I like brown hair like Mommy has.” Gene ruffled his hair. “You’re a good kid,” he said. “I’ll be sure to tell your mother what you said.”

I looked to see if he was serious. I couldn’t tell. Nicky giggled, and looking down I saw sheer delight on his face. Why not? For once he knew more than a grown-up. When we reached the ground floor Gene leapt out of the elevator and scurried down the hall like a big, benevolent turtle. “You folks have a beautiful evening,” he said, pulling the door open for us. Nicky giggled again.

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