In fact most of the women were dressed less stylishly and more relaxed than usual. This was intentional, only the wives or girlfriends of those 10 ass...ciates like me who were candidates for promotion to partner were “dressed to impress.” Also, the venue allowed some flexibility as to style. Abril had a cocktail dress, but another wife wore very stylish cowgirl gear (she actually rode) and another wife, who was Scandinavian without a drop of Asian blood, wore a sari and had her blond hair in. Narrowly avoiding going down on myperfect face into the path, I'd only just saved myself in time bydesperately lunging out to grab the arm of the bench. Cursing in avery unladylike way as I recovered my balance, I straightened up, andlifting my leather bag high onto my left shoulder in a vain attempt torestore some dignity in front of the laughing group of students, Imoved off clumsily down the path. They must have thought I was drunk,as I was weaving unsteadily like someone crossing the deck. “I have my own business now.” That hint of a smile again. She wouldn’t elaborate much on her business but it sounded very sexy and just as mysterious. I couldn’t help being turned on by this exotic woman. I noticed her smiling past my shoulder and turned around to see at whom. And there he was! My heart started beating just a little faster as he smiled, peeling off his sunglasses. He was dressed in a black polo shirt and khaki pants, looking handsome and powerful. I’d had a few brief. Sir Reginald knocked.The downstairs maid showed the three gentlemen into Mrs. Quimslick's office where they waited until she appeared, a bit ruffled and taken aback by such unexpected callers. The maid had only said, "the gentleman from down the lane was calling with two companions." She recovered her composure quickly however when she saw that Sir Reginald was among the group - though she gave no sign of recognition."What can I do for you gentlemen this evening?" she asked.John started to.