The young Hernan was always quick to poke fun
at any kind of affectation. Here he is again at his most ruthless.
This little piggy
In which small town graces are no match for an insistent dinner guest
No
one knows better than the society ladies of a country town how razor sharp can
be the subtle derision of their comrades at arms. Woe betides anyone who falls
foul of a small town gossip. A single comment is enough to cut to the quick.
To
my mind there’s nothing more laughable than when the local crème de la crème
presume to parade their colours, but the young ladies of a certain Andean
district wished to have the pleasure of the notable scientist Tello’s presence
at lunch at their home.
