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Sandra Wagner-Wright
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Rama's Labyrinth: A Biographical Novel (Women of Determination and Courage)
Literature & Fiction
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Everyone at Lucie's speaks English
Judith and Rama arrive at Lucie's Hotel in Agra, and go to the dining room for breakfast. Rama chose the English-styled hotel out of consideration for Judith's sensibilities. Rama felt a little uncomfortable. Strange to have the waiter asking her what she wants. But embarrassing to realize Judith wanted coffee. Rama felt she'd failed her American guest. Why didn't Judith tell her she wanted coffee. Rama would have acquired it. But Judith didn't come to India to drink coffee. She came to visit Rama.
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Rama's Labyrinth: A Biographical Novel (Women of Determination and Courage)
“May I serve you, ladies?”
“You speak English,” Judith said in surprise.
“Everyone at Lucie’s speaks English, ma’am. This is why visitors like to stay with us. We have many things for breakfast. Eggs, mutton chops, fruit, English bread and butter, coffee?”
“You have coffee?” Judith’s voice caressed the word.
“You would like with milk?”
“Yes, and everything except the mutton chops.”
“Tea for you?” The waiter looked at Rama.
“I’ll have milk. Judith, I didn’t realize you wanted to have coffee. I could have arranged...”
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