Chapter 18

Alan sent me the jade earrings. He didn’t forget! They’ve been ages on the way. The package had a November postmark. He did not send a letter with them--just a card saying, “It would be pleasant to see you wearing them.” I shall wear them day and night. No, I might lose one. I shan’t wear them at all, unless I make a little chamois case for them, and pin them on my chemise like an amulet. Whenever I look at them, I shan’t mind short fat women who come to the shop and insist that they can wear junior misses clothes.…