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Rebecca Makkai Reads “The Plaza”

The New Yorker: The Writer's Voice - New Fiction from The New Yorker

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The Parasite of Ali

Vincent, a nurse from the sanatorium, thought she'd want to know. Vincent took his own life last month. Ali stayed the night but warned her that he could only do so once or twice a week. Margaret changed into a green silk nipped waist dress that soon wouldn't fit and they went dancing in the Persian room. She nestled a gold band next to her diamond and emerald engagement ring.

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