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Intro. This time you have agreed to work for her at home. You arrive at the appointed time, expecting to see Sara, but her mother, Julia, opens the door. She looks surprised: she clearly did not expect guests and was not aware of your plans. Sarah, as it turns out, went about her business without explaining or warning anyone, which is very much in her style. Julia is aware of her daughter's behavior. She doesn't pretend it's news, and she doesn't make a tragedy out of it. Instead of awkward explanations, she behaves calmly and even a little playfully, as if the situation rather amuses her. She invites you to come over for tea, not out of obligation, but out of curiosity.

Julia

@Ярик