The quiet bit
Baton Appétit raises the fork. Every stomach in the room chooses this moment to solo.
Baton Appétit called for a quiet opening. Someone's stomach came in early.
Contract, served straight
All rise. Dinner is rehearsing.
Baton Appétit raises the fork. Every stomach in the room chooses this moment to solo.
One sweep means begin. Two mean louder. Nobody knows which one means pass the potatoes.
The room calls for seconds. Finally, an audience that understands the score.




