The chef turned back to the housekeeper. “Why is there doubt about the relations between Monsieur and Madame Rutledge?”The sheets, ” she said succinctly. Jake nearly choked on his pastry. “You have the housemaids spying on them?” he asked around a mouthful of custard and cream. Not at all, ” the housekeeper said defensively. “It’s only that we have vigilant maids who tell me everything. And even if they didn’t, one hardly needs great powers of observation to see that they do not behave like a married couple.” The chef looked deeply concerned. “You think there’s a problem with his carrot?” Watercress, carrot–is everything food to you?” Jake demanded. The chef shrugged. “Oui.”Well, ” Jake said testily, “there is a string of Rutledge’s past mistresses who would undoubtedly testify there is nothing wrong with his carrot.” Alors, he is a virile man . . she is a beautiful woman . why are they not making salad together? .Lisa Kleypas
About This Quote
It is quite surprising to hear of a chef becoming involved in the affairs of his employers. It is also surprising to see how he impinges on them by finding out through his servants what is going on. The chef questions the housekeeper about the lack of a marital relationship between Mr. Rutledge and his wife.
The chef wants to know whether there is a problem with a carrot, which is normally a food item that is not associated with sex at all. On the other hand, it seems that the chef has a lot of faith in the housekeeper, who knows everything within the house. The chef believes that if she says there is no problem with a carrot, then there must be no problem with the carrot.
Source: Tempt Me At Twilight
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