Well, it's easier for you?

The illustration for the novel of Alberto Moravia "Well, its easier for you?"
A man sitting in a chair is talking to a woman holding a comb. In the foreground is a telephone.
"…She rummaged in her bag and pulled out a small white parcel that she carefully placed on the table.
- What is it?
"A disgusting female comb."
"Why disgusting?"
"Because some girl left him."
"I see only a bright comb, " Giacomo objected, "a tortoise-like sight; no doubt, it was used, and it faded a little, thats all.
Giacomo took the parcel and unfolded it: there indeed was a very light, tortoise-looking crest; it must have belonged to a blonde."