Chapter 34
Re-entering the parlor, Odele noticed that Eddie had not moved; if not for the tic of the muscle in his jaw, the casual observer would have assumed he had no place among this group. Not understanding the tension, but knowing it wasn’t good for her granddaughter Maggie turned to Elga. “Mutter—Als werden ihre Großmutter, ich Ginger draußen nehmen . . . viel Spannung in der Luft.” Mother—As her grandmothers I am going to take Ginger outside. . . too much tension in the air. Gut werde, ich aus etwas Tee und sweetbreads schicken. Good, I will send out some tea and sweetbreads.” Taking Ginger by the hand, Maggie smiled. “Hello, I am Maggie, your grandmother. . . . Come with me while your parents talk. We have to get to know each other…. Would you like that?” Ginger looked
