Saffron (Part 1)

Faye had been born in New Orleans. When she was 16, she was courted by a man of 40, whom she had always liked for his aristocracy and distinction. Faye was poor. Albert's visits were events to her family. For him, the poverty was hastily disguised. He came very much like the liberator, talking about the life Faye had never known at the other end of the city. When they were married, Fay was installed like a princess in his house which was hidden in an immense park. Handsome coloured women waited on her. Albert treated her with extreme delicacy. The first night he did not take her, he maintained that this was proof of love, not to force oneself upon one's wife, but to woo her. Slowly and lingeringly, This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit remede.substack.com