Chapter 19On Saturday morning our friend Freddy arrives with his friend Alain, the man I met at the party. I'm working in the garden when they step out of Freddy's car.
“Bonjour,” I say. “Patricia told me you were visiting. You want a couple of rabbits for the children, I believe.”
“Yes, please, Danielle. Two females if you don't mind. I can't put two males together or they'll fight. They're for pets, not for the pot. Patricia said you have lots this year.”
“Yes, too many, we can't eat them quickly enough. Would you each like one for the pot as well?”
Alain smiles. “Thanks very much. I only came for the ride and now I'll have tomorrow's dinner too.”
“Yes, please Danielle,” Freddy says. “Patricia also has a tray of eggs, an apricot tart and eight jars of fig chutney for me. I've brough
