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Cissy began to talk to Madison.
"Don't move too hard on Dave".
"I'm not!".
"I'm going to change into a red dress".
"Take my room".
"Thanks!".
And she walked upstairs...then closed Cissy's bedroom door.
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Thelma drank more champagne.
The Australian song filled her head.
She reached the sofa then rested her feet.
"May I sit with you?", Dave asked.
"You speak English?".
"Small amount".
"Are you here on business?".
"Yes. But I do buisness in New York because fashion rakes in the money, yes".
"It is glamourous".
"Fashion è il mio lavoro. Ma non voglio essere un redattore di riviste. Tutto è su Internet. E dobbiamo modernizzare, vendite o cadere la media carrozzone".
"The social media is an issue these days. Not many people buy in the stores like Macys".
"I been to Macys".
"Really".
"Ho comprato la mia ragazza Dina Zachunci alcuni pelle portafogli...e borsette". He saw the look on her face.
"Lei è in Canada e non la rivedrò più".
"I'm sorry".
"No, I am glad she's happy".
"E sei sola?".
"Well, I have a date. But that's that: a date. I am not going to make further headlines now. Cissy and I are friends...".
"That's why you're here?".
"Yes...And no. I haven't been a social climber lately since my fortune took a hit in 2008. But I always try and do my best".
And, as they talked, the next song began to play.
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Chic Girls of Lower Manhattan
ChickLitLower Manhattan, New York. The elite modern breeding ground for chic, rich, socialites who attend parties, do drugs, and live in a class above everyone else. And as Cissy Harrison, (pictured on the front book cover), 24, arrives on the scene, the bo...
