Wherein The Meaning Of A Well Coordinated Ensemble Is Discussed, or, No Straight Man Trims His Goatee That Neatly

Act Seventeen, Scene One

Cast: Man Reading Empires Of The Atlantic World, Woman With Cup Of Chai Tea Latte

Setting: 10:21 AM, Powell Books, 10th and Burnside, Portland

MREOTAW: He's gay.
WWCOCTL: No he isn't.
MREOTAW: He was wearing a beret.
WWCOCTL: So? Maybe he was French.
MREOTAW: It matched his sweater and his socks. He was gay.
WWCOCTL: Ok. He was gay.
MREOTAW: Good. I'm glad you're with me on this.
WWCOCTL: Should I be concerned that you noticed that his socks matched his beret?