The first update

After settling in Hampstead, Garion became a resident of the area.

In order to avoid the eyes of the search, Garian also deliberately changed his name to avoid being recognized. If Paris had known that he was a neighbor with a leading figure of communism. I don't know what the expressions of Her Royal Highness Princess Mathilde and Napoleon III were.

Yanni only knew that "Trotsky" was a literati who had fled from Paris, but she had no other doubts. even warmly invited the young couple to come to the house as guests.

Leaving her pampered surroundings, Mrs. Balanchi, who had never touched the sun's fingers, began to learn to clean and do housework, which had previously been done by servants, but now preferred to do it herself rather than hire a maid in order to save a pound for Garion.

After regaining her life, Balanchi has changed a lot, and even began to devote herself wholeheartedly to playing the role of wife, from Garian's body, she feels the love that has been lacking for so many years.

After a week in Hampstead, Garion had become acquainted with the town, and the welcoming people had come to accept the lovers from Paris. Yanni would even invite the two to her home from time to time. During the time when her husband was on a business trip, she gradually became familiar with the neighbor next door, and on the day her husband returned, she invited the lovers to come to her home as guests.

As usual in the usual tugging, Yanni placed the teacup on the table and asked politely, "It is good to hear that His Excellency Trotsky is from Paris, I have not set foot there for about ten years, and what is the matter with Paris now?" Is the Russian-owned Brennier restaurant near the Place du Louvre still there? At that time, I loved to eat their borscht. ”

"Well, Paris is still the same as before, not much has changed. If the only change is probably that freedom of speech is a little more relaxed than before. ”

Baranchi, who was sitting next to him, asked in surprise, "Madame has lived in Paris before?" ”

"Well, stay for a while."

"In October 1843, like you, my husband and I fled from Germany and came to Paris, where I and my friend Luger had organized and published the Franco-German Almanac. It was a time of hardship and sacrifice. ”

"Because of my husband's articles and ruthless exposure and criticism of the landlords and the bourgeoisie, all conservative forces excluded him and expelled him. We had to move around with our families, and our lives were sometimes unimaginably difficult. When I saw you standing in the rain, knocking on doors from house to door, I remembered who I was at that time. So I decided to help you. ”

It is always easy for a woman to feel sympathy for another woman. Balanchi patted her hand and said comfortingly, "It's going to be fine." ”

"When I first came to London, the landlady asked me to pay her five pounds in arrears, but we didn't have the money on hand for the time being. So two bailiffs came and seized my meager belongings, my bed, my clothes, and even my poor child's cradle and better toys. They threatened me to take everything away in two hours. I had to sleep on the floor with the shivering children. ”

"But it's all over now."

Speaking of which, Garian vaguely remembered that Marx had received an inheritance of £600 from his deceased mother, but that he was able to keep the couple living in peace in Hampstetted, and that Engels, who was in the investment business in Manchester, gave Yanny's family £350 a year, now 350 francs, which is equivalent to £35,000 later.

While the three of them were chatting, the door suddenly opened, and a slightly hunched figure appeared in front of Garion. A beard that was not much different from the portrait in his memory, his hair and beard had not yet turned gray, and he had a pile of books in his hand. He closed the door with difficulty with his feet, turned around and saw Yanni, the sadness on his face instantly dissipated, and was replaced by a smiling face.

"Honey, you're back."

Yanni stood up and walked up to her husband, who introduced the two in front of her.

"These two are our neighbours who have just moved in, Mr. Trotsky, and his wife, Balanchi. Both were persecuted by the Paris government and then deported for promoting the idea of an equal republic. ”

The other party stepped forward very generously, shook Garion's hand, and said, "Your Excellency Trotsky, I am Karl Marx, hello. ”

The other party greeted Garian warmly, and even made Garian not know how to reply. Half of it is to look up to the great man with reverence, and the other half is a mixed mixture of feelings.

Faded from the title of honor, he is just a great father, a kind husband and an ordinary man after all.

Marx generously opened the conversation box and asked, "I heard Yanni say before, you are a writer?" ”

"Hmmm......"

Garion said embarrassedly, "Yes, it's just that I've just published a few articles and published some serials." Offended the conservative Parisian government by publishing articles in support of the working class, so he was forced to flee. Now that I'm in London for the time being, I don't know what to do next. ”

"It's okay, take your time. Did you hear that His Excellency Trotsky had not yet found a job? ”

Marx comforted him, threw out an olive branch, and said cheerfully, "My friend's newspaper is now expanding, and there is a shortage of editors, are you interested?" I think His Excellency Trotsky's command of English is very good, and he has written articles before, so he is fully qualified for this position. ”

Garion put down his teacup and looked at Marx in front of him, "This...... It's just too much trouble......"

The other party waved his hand and said, "It's nothing, it's a gesture." ”

After pondering for a moment, Garian made up his mind and asked, "What newspaper can I do for the position of editor?" ”

Marx's eyes lit up, and since the other party agreed, he generously said, "It's the Daily Telegraph." ”

"The Telegraph?"

Garion was a little stunned, he didn't expect to be able to work at the Daily Telegraph, which would later make The Times the world's most widely circulated newspaper. At this time, the Telegraph had only been established for five years and was still in the stage of development. Marx's introduction is timely.

Garion nodded and said, "If the other party wants to, I'm fine." ”