Chapter 11

He put on his overcoat and picked up his hat. She said, “Hurry off to China, so you’ll get back soon. Besides, I want you to go while I still don’t believe you’re going.” He said exuberantly, “You are more than extraordinary--you are unique.” They kissed. She said, “Have a nice time, Alan.” Then he went away, quickly. She got up and put on her blue flowered kimono and knelt on the window seat to watch him go down the street. He walked quickly. He did not turn around. He walked straight down the street until a taxi …