"We've met," Simon says tersely, recalling their introduction. It's his lot in life to make terrible first impressions on people.
Books, however, he's a bit better with. They're far less complicated than people. "I've had a look at the collection, actually. I was surprised at how extensive it was, though I don't know how much I understood. I took French in school, but I didn't retain any of it. I think all I remember is how to ask for the toilet or buy a baguette. And I haven't got any Latin at all."
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"We've met," Simon says tersely, recalling their introduction. It's his lot in life to make terrible first impressions on people.
Books, however, he's a bit better with. They're far less complicated than people. "I've had a look at the collection, actually. I was surprised at how extensive it was, though I don't know how much I understood. I took French in school, but I didn't retain any of it. I think all I remember is how to ask for the toilet or buy a baguette. And I haven't got any Latin at all."