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‘Is this your wife?’ ‘Yes and no. It’s the first time I’ve seen her dead. I mean, the first time I’ve seen a dead body. It’s not at all like a living person.’
She had bought mushrooms in brine and toilet paper, which he found surprising purchases as he couldn’t imagine Martine cooking an omelette, still less defecating.
‘The barman thought you were my husband.’ ‘Did you correct him?’ ‘No. Why? There are so many couples here, one more or less …’ ‘Well, it doesn’t bother me. In fact I would be proud to be your husband.’ ‘Thank you. There wasn’t any more pistachio: I got you coffee.’ It turned out that Martine had a very direct way of speaking. Once you knew her, it was possible to interpret this brief exchange as, ‘Yes, whenever you want.’
