19I looked at the empty room wondering if I should move to the back of the flat. While the fireplace and the view of the garden were appealing features, I knew that whoever moved in would have to contend with noise from the kitchen, usually at breakfast and sometimes late at night. I might be disturbed if I wanted to sleep late or go to bed early.
The dark wood paneled walls provided a somber mood more suited for a living room than a bedroom. Perhaps some day it could be used for that purpose if I shared the entire flat with a lover. In the meantime I was content to keep the room I occupied and Jerry had no desire to change rooms either.
Conrad, a designer whose furnishings seemed perfect for the back bedroom, moved in with a state-of-the-arts stereo system and a wall of metal milk crate
