The Frenchwoman from Indianapolis - The Paris Review
Briefly

It's not so much a mighty clash of intellect as two exceptionally vain men seizing the opportunity to come out with bons mots they have been practicing in the mirror for weeks beforehand.
She is, basically, an old lady. She wears white gloves and a neat skirt suit, with a scarf knotted at her neck.
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