Sunday, February 9, 2014

As Time Goes By.


As Time Goes By.
pg. 19
MIMI AND ETIENNE liked to go to the movies. He immersed himself in them analyzed them, delivery of lines, lights, plot, how actors, actresses moved. Mimi listened delighted. You have Ava Gardner’s shoulders he murmured. His voice distilled lust.
The Fox theater on Market Street splendid, elegant with an organ that was renowned around the world was their favorite. They went there most Friday nights with Lorena and Teddy in their brand new Nash Rambler which they lovingly washed and waxed every Saturday morning.
Most Sunday afternoons Etienne picked her up at Rosita’s and drove her to Mercedes Street. They would let themselves in—the front door was never locked—to find the Porters settled in their living room reading side by side, or watching a variety show on their black and white television console. She idolizes Bing Crosby, Mr. Porter would wink at the young couple.


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7 comments:

Anonymous said...

San Francisco elegance of days gone by. I'm so glad I was there. Thanks for the images.

Anonymous said...

And Market St was clean & parking always available. Oh Happy Days......








Anonymous said...

Oh! the organ's sound wa heavenly.

Anonymous said...

You brought up parking,then, in San Francisco. It was NO PROBLEM. Those were the days of easy living.

Anonymous said...

I did copy the Rambler 4 my collection. Very thanful.

Anonymous said...

The car, Nash Rambler, has been admired by many.

Anonymous said...

I too love Bing Crosby. Still play his records.