Michel is a French baker who owns a French bakery in Brooklyn. Addie charms Michel by speaking French with him and pretending to be a friend of his daughter. Overjoyed to speak in his native tongue, Michel offers Addie the day’s remaining pastries on the house; Addie gives Henry the sweets to take to Bea’s dinner party, saving him from embarrassment, as Henry forgot he was supposed to bring dessert.
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Part 3, Chapter 8
...Addie brings Henry to a French bakery in Brooklyn that belongs to a man named Michel. The shop is closed when they arrive, but Addie speaks to Michel in French, pretending...
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