Against her natural inclination, ... Joyce held his large hands in hers like a caring mother. 'I'll kiss it and make it better,' she said in a soothing voice, kissing both hands. Then, more firmly: 'I think you can go to Europe now, Thelonious.' He got up and went to the airport.

George Wein

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