White DelightsChapter 11 Explanations
Pamina met Lujain later that day, after the Chief Eunuch had again worked his magic of cleaning, shaving and dressing the old prostitute. Pamina was fascinated by the new harem uniforms which had been introduced since her last visit to the Emir's harem. Lujain, for her part, was overjoyed to meet a fellow countrywoman and they were soon discussing their respective stories. Pamina explained that she had been a dancer in the Paris Opera until she fell for an offer of a well-paid job dancing...