( his thoughts move from congratulations to commiseration — having someone from her home here, while no doubt comforting, means they've been displaced, just like the rest of them. that can't be easy.
eventually, he settles on: ) She must be quite the lady. ( — while wondering just what gala will make of cesare, assuming they haven't already met. )
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eventually, he settles on: ) She must be quite the lady. ( — while wondering just what gala will make of cesare, assuming they haven't already met. )