The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion: Vol. 4

by Beth Brower

She tapped her finger against her chin and said, “Alors commençons.” To which I replied, “Le maïs est mûr dans le champ.” She began to nod, then paused and said, “Comment?” French to English Translation by Emma M. Lion Madame Tasset: “Let us begin.” Emma M. Lion: “The corn is ripe in the field.” Madame Tasset: “What?”

Hawkes was…well, Hawkes. Purveyor of his own quiet kingdom.