During the department heads’ meeting that morning, Mr Lecailler told us that Mr Schmidt was extending his stay with us for several months, until the end of the summer.
“I congratulate you all on your excellent work. Mr Schmidt particularly insisted on the fact that he had never been so well received anywhere,” specified the director.
The smiles around the table appear; in these meetings, we were more used to discussing problems than receiving compliments.
“On the other hand, he insisted on confirming his stay with us on one condition, which I could not grant him without discussing it with the principal concerned, and it is about you, Danielle.”
“Me?” I said, wondering what it could be.
“Yes, Mr Schmidt has requested that I allow you to have tea with him from time to time. Of course, I
