Twin Beds in Rome By John Updike

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The Maples had talked and thought about separation so long it seemed it would never come. He wished her to be happy & away from her he could not know if she were happy or not. This formed the final door barring his way when all others had been opened. They took a trip to Rome to kill or cure – this was the tenth time for this slogan. They were distressed when their hotel room had twin beds. Until they finally parted it seemed impertinent for even a gap of space to come between them. During the trip the couple seemed to part – their marriage was over. He looked at her and saw that she was happy and relaxed. He grew jealous of her happiness and again reluctant to leave her.

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