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“Why don’t you?” Enid asked “Anyway, it’s a hit”

“I’ve read the reviews,” Philip said SCHIFFER DIAMOND SHINES, declared one DIAMOND IS FOREVER, gushed another

“Schiffer is a star,” Enid said “She alas, and she alill be” She put down Variety “I do wish…”

“No, Nini,” Philip said fir to happen”

“But Schiffer is so…”

“Wonderful?” Philip said with an edge of sarcasm Enid looked hurt “I know you adore her,” Philip said “But it’s impossible to be with an actress You know that”

“But you’ve both grown up,” Enid countered “And I’d hate to see you—”

“End up with Lola?” Philip said It could happen Lola was crazy about hiet to know her a little better It would mean a lot to me”

“We’ll see,” Enid said

Philip went back to his apart TV “Where were you?” she asked

“Visiting my aunt”

“But you just saw her yesterday”

Philip felt snappish “You call your mother every day”

“But she’s my mother”

Philip went into his office and closed the door After a couple of ot up from his desk, opened the door, and stuck his head out “Lola,” he said “Can you please turn down that damn TV?”