In this short scene, the young narrator and his friend, the Russian waiter, go for a walk on a beach in France. They meet a guy who seems to be a bit off-kilter, and the two of them decide to take a tour of the nearby chateau, which is owned by the wealthy Benoit family. The Benoits have a long history in France, and they've invited everyone to a party at their chateau. The young narrator is psyched to be able to tour the chateau, since he's never been there before. He's also psyched to meet the young woman who's going to be staying at the chateau with her new husband, the "mademoiselle." The young man is psyched that he can practice his piano before dinner.