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Podcast: The Personal History, Adventures, Experiences & Observations of Peter Leroy
Episode: 🎧 129: “Hello, Peter,” Clarissa said, ...
Description: “Hello, Peter,” Clarissa said, so softly that when I responded I spoke in a whisper. “Hello, Clarissa,” I said. I held my hand out. To be honest, I didn’t just hold my hand out, I reached for her hand. I didn’t intend to shake it; I wanted to hold it. She hesitated for the briefest instant, and then she gave her right hand to me. I held it between both of mine. She kept her left hand on the muff. “You can call me Clare if you want to,” she said. Tiny droplets of sweat formed on my upper lip. I stammered when I spo...