He Asked Me To Dress “Appropriately” For Dinner—Without Knowing Who I Was

that particular tone of someone explaining something to a child. “Though if you prefer something simpler, I’m sure they have chicken.”

“How thoughtful,” I said. “Though I think I’ll try the lobster thermidor. I haven’t had good lobster in ages.”

The table fell silent for a moment. Lobster thermidor was the most expensive item on the menu.

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