[Juzo is probably one of the most qualified people to guard her, but Marianne feels bad asking him to do so. He's already gone out of his way to help her twice in the past month, and even though she's already repaid him with the agreed-upon coffee (and company) she still doesn't want to put him out yet again.
The invitation from him is unexpected--her intention with the text was merely informational, and the part about hanging around was more intended for the likes of Claude and others whose homes she's been to. She isn't like Hilda, manipulating by digging for enough sympathy that the favor is offered rather than asked for.
However, the invitation is welcomed all the same and Marianne decides to honor it. One visit should be fine, especially if she remains well-hidden. So therefore, one afternoon Juzo will return to his office to find a gray-blue cat curled up asleep on his landing.]
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The invitation from him is unexpected--her intention with the text was merely informational, and the part about hanging around was more intended for the likes of Claude and others whose homes she's been to. She isn't like Hilda, manipulating by digging for enough sympathy that the favor is offered rather than asked for.
However, the invitation is welcomed all the same and Marianne decides to honor it. One visit should be fine, especially if she remains well-hidden. So therefore, one afternoon Juzo will return to his office to find a gray-blue cat curled up asleep on his landing.]