I went and found our host and he confirmed that it was Christina and that the other harem girl brought her here for revenge and to stick around after ...veryone left. The guests started to arrive with assorted costumes. Everything from just your basic toga, to very detailed and intricate outfits. The evening was going along well.As the night wore on, I noticed Christina getting a lot of looks for her outfit. Looks of excitement from the guys, and a few less endearing glances from some of the. It was 7PM. She saw a shadow move against the long counter.“I’m closing in a few minutes”, she warned without looking, as she used the broom to gather some tea leaves which had fallen on the floor. “I’m not here to buy anything”, answered a musical voice without an accentMarlene looked up and saw a tall mature Asian woman dressed in a Western skirt and blouse.“You must be Marlene”, said the woman smiling“Yes, and you are ?”, asked Marlene, her voice unsteady“My name is Dao. You met my lover. ‘That’s what daughters are for.’ She reached in the car and patted Jake on the shoulder.“Don’t worry, Mr. Steele. Darby is gonna take care of you. She’s gonna make it all better. I promise.”Jake thought that was an odd thing to say, and he just nodded. “She’s in the house. I’ll see you later.” He waved as he drove off. Nora went inside.Darby was sitting at the kitchen table staring glumly at Jake’s empty coffee cup. “Hey, girl,” said Nora.Darby looked up. “Oh, hey,” she mumbled. “Coffee?”“Nah,. "I mean after you two and poor Jungle Jane ended up as the victims of whoever was trying to rob me." That's OK," Gregg dissembled, "I'm not even sure why we were there. But," he said, recognising the opportunity to find out a little more about the heiress, "I'd be happy to take you up on that offer of a drink. Maxine's not free tonight but I'd be happy to." Well, as long as you're sure she won't mind. Why don't we meet in the bar of the Excelsior? How about 7 o'clock?" Yes, that'll be fine,".