BR 2-09: The Blue Cat Club

I read a book written by Bernard Smith.

James and Chantal go to the Blue Cat Club in Cannes. There is magic show by Merlin. He walks from table to table. He goes behind the people at the tables. Now Merlin is standing behind James and Chantal. "Who is this beautiful girl? And that's a beautiful dress, too," Merlin says. He touches her hair, and her dress. He touches her shoulder, too. James is unhappy.

Now two men bring a big, heavy box on the stage. There are five holes in front of the box and five long swords. Marlin says, "I want one volunteer, please." He looks at Chantal with a smile. "Perhaps you can be my volunteer," he says. "No. Not her, thank you," James says. "Then perhaps you, young man," Merlin smiles. "You can do it. It's only magic. Go on the stage and get in the box for him," Chantal says quietly. "OK," James says slowly.

Now James in the box. Merlin closes the door. He takes one of the swords and pushes it slowly into a hole in the door. He pushes swords two, three and four into the box, too. He has only one sword now, and he pushes it quickly. "Aaaaaaaagh!!" Merlin smiles at the people in front of him, and he says "Perhaps the young man is having a little game with us." But he looks very unhappy. He opens the door. James isn't moving and his eyes are closed. In addition, his shirt under his hands is very red. "Oh, no! What's wrong? I don't understand. I...I'm sorry!"

Suddenly James opens his eyes, and smiles at Merlin. In his hands he has a small bottle of tomato juice. Merlin's face is very red now. The people at the tables are laughing at him. James goes to Chantal. "Only my little game," he says quietly. "Don't be angry. You're always my Mr.Magic," she smiles.

I don't like this story. In other words, I hate James. Is he an elementary school student? He doesn't have common sense, I think. If another man touch Chantal, he feels jealous. I don't understand him. I want him to grow up his mental age. I sympathize for Merlin. He was destroyed his magic show and he was put to shame in public...

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Reference

book: Bernard Smith. (2003). The Blue Cat Club. PENGUIN READERS