An Unconventional Uniform

        Hà-Sen, as you know, made a somewhat startling choice when deciding what her maid's uniform would be.  Thank goodness that a visit from my American friend, Trixie and her personal maid was not only enjoyable, but solved the problem. 

    As you know, The Maid helped me settle in here in Eze, and I became so fond of her.  I have many reasons to be glad that she made this visit with Trixie! 


    Sen showed her the "uniform" and, as you can well imagine ..... The Maid was somewhat taken aback. Even though Hà-Sen explained, and demonstrated, what a lovely curtsy the full skirt allowed her to perform, The Maid was not impressed.



    The Maid felt this might require a shopping trip and a lot of conversation.  Being so young, and having the dream of working in French film, Sen had a very "cinematic" view of what the maid of a "glamorous and famous and so successful" (her words) writer might wear.
    
    Eventually the solution proved to be a couple of wrap dresses in colors that made Sen happy. She said that the uniform reminded her of the flower markets of both Vietnam and France.  I get to breathe a sigh of relief!
    
    The gentlemen might have voted for the original choice, so they were not invited to share their thoughts!  I think this will do very nicely!




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