On the other side of the square they drink coffee out of tiny cups.

The school of gastronomy shows hopeful young future chefs, the right way to dice carrots and slice a rare Ethiopian cheese.

Carriages are lined up around the corner, their drivers polish gleaming mirrors and chrome.

No time to take the bus, walk the streets or hitch a ride.

There’s a cuff link to fasten and a gift to deliver in person.

These are not the essential things of life, just the trimmings.