So this, then, is the chamber of the hootchy-kootch. Its bathtub full of orchids. Its closet full of smoke.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The chamber is described as lively with flowers and smoke, hinting at entertainment or excess.
- In plain terms
- The room is full of flowers and smoke, suggesting a lively past.
- What can you take from it?
- Decor hints at a room's lively history.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What happened in this room?
- Who filled it with smoke?
Another view
It implies excess without confirming it.
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