Question

How did the narrator earn a living before 20 years ...... in the lesson the luncheon

Answer 1

Twenty years ago the narrator used to live in Paris. He had not established himself as a writer then. He used to earn his living by writing books or stories then. At that time he had only enough money to make both ends meet. It was at that time that he had received a letter from a lady who was the admirer of his works.

Answer 2

How did the narrator get acquainted with the lady?The luncheon