Xingu (Or The Lunch Club): Chapter Three

In this short novella by Edith Wharton, we are treated to a hilarious vignette of a New York ladies' Lunch Club in the early 1920s. In Chapter Three, the group tries (and fails) to cope with the severe persona of their guest of honor, Osric Dane. It is the group's least popular member, Mrs Roby, who rather surprisingly comes to their rescue.

If you enjoy Edith Wharton's writing, 'His Father's Son' is also available on Premium Tracks.

Reviews

Oh my goodness this story is such fun and this third chapter so funny. I never knew Wharton was such a great satirist. Thank you Mandy for introducing us to it.

Love how the tables are turning! Things are getting increasingly interesting (as well as hilarious). Thanks Mandy 🙏🏻

Hi Mandy! Thank you for your reading of this story. I keep falling asleep, so I have yet to hear if Xingu is ever defined! I’m going to try again. 🙏🏻😊💕

Oh such a wonderful story and listening to read is such a gift. It’s all so funny to me listening but knowing it was part of society at the time is an education. Thanks ever so much. I leave laughing in my heart ❤️

I can hear the gasps and see the eye rolls lol. Thanks Mandy 🙏❤️