5

May 5th, 1985

Got in at 9:30, in time to bathe and dress for interview in lobby with Mathieu Lindon of Liberation. Last about two hours, woke about 12:30; lengthy and, I think, interesting. Phillips Jaworsky acted as interpreter and his wife was there a photographer. He’ll bring a copy of the paper here Tuesday. Called Hugs to see whether he wanted us to bring him his laundry by taxi; no answer, but I left a message on his machine. He called back within ten minutes, undecided (as usual) what to do. I made a reservation for the three of us at Chez les Augues, 54 Blvd La Tour-Marbourg (just off Rue de Greuelle on far side of Les Invalides) for 2 o’clock; left message for Hugs to join us if he can and wants to. We arrived at restaurant on schedule, Hugs and Gabriella not arrived until 2:40. But we then had one of the best meals of my trip so far: ouefs meurette and liver for me, goat-cheese salad and veal aiguillettes for Gwyn; dessert for everyone but me, and a bottle of Champagne afterward.

Walked in drizzling rain to Les Invalides; walked in and saw Napoleon’s tomb from both levels. Impressive.

Back to hotel by 5:30 for rent. Took nap; watched part of Clouzot film,” The Wages of Fear,” then went what I got a Croque special at St. Germaine were xxxx back to hotel; asleep by 1.