Pleasure before business was a new concept to him. He and Amra hadreceived a handsome down payment to steal into one of the cities manyancient strongh...lds, assassinate its lord and abscond with somemysterious curio. Amra was to advise him of the particulars when hearrived. But that was anon. His simple device for this evening was to woo and bedthis comely barmaid and, given her ready response to his wandering hands,he harbored few doubts as to his success in this diversion. Yet his drunken. I've been on the phone all morning. Apparently atsuch short notice, no one is available."My mind, of course, had been racing as she spoke. What a fun idea to bethe maid for their party! It would help my friends and I knew I'd havesuch a great time being out after all these months, especially at acostume party dressed as a maid! "Mary, I have an idea. You know how much I enjoyed your parties and howI often wore a female disguise at Halloween." I remember Alex. We all think you enjoyed that. ’ She opened the door and stepped inside the bedroom with Alan right behind her. He could see the sun shining brightly through the window. She faced him and wrapped her arms around him. ‘Kiss me again Alan, like you did before.’ He bent his head and kissed her like she asked, their lips pressed together and their tongues dancing. He realized he could smell the faint scent of jasmine on her and it made his head swoon. He felt her reach behind herself, but before he could wonder why, the dress. Yes, I believe I have seen you before, but I cannot recall when or where. When was the last time you were in this room?Myrtle: Why, I believe I was here this morning. In fact, I sat here on this very sofa. Yes, this morning.Mortimer: That’s strange. I sat on this sofa this morning, too, but I don’t recall seeing you.Myrtle: I don’t recall seeing you either. There was no one here when I sat on this sofa.Mortimer: (Rubbing his chin, thinking)I am trying to remember where I’ve seen you before. Now.