It was a little past midnight. About an hour earlier, Sue had grudgingly gone home. I reassured her repeatedly that I was all right, and she knew I co...ld take care of myself. James made me feel comfortable and at ease. In truth, I just didn’t want this perfect evening to end. The dance floor was packed and the drinks continued to flow and I felt wired. The drinking and dancing were having an effect on me. I wasn’t sure what got my heart racing faster, his hand on my thigh as we talked, or the. At this point I whispered to Shelly and explained that in my haste this morning I had forgotten my purse. I told her that I would be glad to run home after she was finished and promised I would be right back with payment. Shelly’s smile went flat. She paused for a moment and then walked to the back of the salon and waived for the manager to come see her. They disappeared into a room. It was almost 10 minutes before they reappeared and I was glad to see that Shelly once again had a smile on her. .... The drive was very quick and we arrived at the house -- Silky was overwhelmed at the sheer size of the place ....The huge gates opened and we drove up the long drive --- already 10 cars where parked up .... Astons , B's , RR you name a marque and it was parked there The waiter offered us masks as we entered --- very tasteful classy ball masks .. Silky asks why we are given thes --- you will see my love --- please put it on !!! We are the last guests to arrive -- the party can now start. Elizabeth and Mildred are still in morning clothes waiting for you in the parlor. So, come on in and make yourself at home," she said giggling."A shilling says they are standing together when I come in." No takers on that, Donald, you know them too well."Buckingham PalaceAfter a month of careful screening and investigation, the solicitors had given Her Highness 20 prospective files on possible husbands for Ann. Among all the other things she had to think about as a symbol of the government, it.