Trademark - “An Ambassador”
Towles explains, “He was about to explain to his new neighbour the cause of his unexpected arrival, when from the hallway came the delicate clearing of a throat. Without turning, the count could tell that this was Andrey, the Maitre d’ of the Boyarsky, for it was his trademark of interruption." The emblematic trademark affirms that Andrey is the only one who announces his presence through his throat. Accordingly, the Count can ascertain that it is him without looking to confirm.
Savored - “An Anglican Ashore”
Towles writes, “When he began to stir at half past nine, in the shapeless moments before the return to consciousness Count Alexander Ilyich Rostov savoured the taste of the day to come.” The allegorical savoring transpires when the Count is still asleep. Through the savoring, the count envisions the beauty of the day in his mind.
