Isolde took the key that Erlind offered. She nodded pleasantly to Anna and graciously said,<br/>“Thank you. I was not expecting this at all. Nice to meet you Anna. Do you know how to find suite number 32?”<br/><br/>The young maid nodded and bobbed a curtsy. Isolde smiled kindly at her.<br/>“No need to stand on great formality.” She turned to Erlind,<br/><br/>“Thank you, kind sir, it has been a long time since a man showed such consideration to me.” With a sigh she continued, “I had almost forgotten what it was like. If you will excuse me, I will take you up on a quick freshen up.”<br/><br/>She turned to go but with an impish grin whirled back to him and pressed a gentle kiss on his cheek,<br/>“I will return soon, dear cousin.” Isolde chuckled to herself all the way to the lakeview suite.<br/><br/>Upon entering the room, she was taken by the beauty of the lights reflected in the lake and from the snow. The picture window was framed by brocade blue draperies which set the sparkling vista perfectly like diamonds displayed on velvet. She turned on the light to reveal a room with massive cherry wood furniture. However what caught her eye were two dressmaker’s forms with magnificent gowns that appeared to be in her size.<br/><br/>Isolde’s mouth made a perfect O as she stared at the heavy satin cream kimono with cream embroidered flowers. The embroidery and trim were studded by diamonds, not rhinestones but real diamonds. The facets caught the lamplight sending prisms of color shimmering over the fabric. The wide band would highlight her tiny waist and draw attention to her breasts  as the modest folded drape flowed around her long legs. This would be more than suitable to wear to the conference tonight. Then she shifted her gaze to the ball gown and tears filled her eyes.<br/><br/>It was her favorite color of a delicate rose and was trimmed with ermine. Goddess Below, she had never seen such silk and fur combined. The fur would kiss her kiss across her cleavage and the long tail of white and black fur would draw the eye to her body's alluring taper. The way it pooled on the floor, she knew this ballgown would have a  small train and would caress her curves, accentuating every dip in her hips, every plain of her trim waist and the firm roundness of her buttocks. These were dresses fit for a goddess. She would have no need to feel out of place or embarrassed. These dresses were old fashioned but so elegantly classic as to never go out of style.<br/><br/>Anna approached with a pair of long white gloves draped over her arm and  a long velvet box which she opened to reveal a double-strand pearl necklace with a 14k white gold filigree clasp. Isolde knew the pearls would give her own delicate peaches and cream complexion a opalescent glow The maid pointed to the closet where a small overnight bag was with lacy satin undergarments, all Isolde's size, silk stockings, makeup and two pair of elegant shoes, a cream pair of high heeled boots and a pair of red satin dancing slippers for the ballgown.<br/><br/>She batted her eyes as if unable to take in the wealth and generosity represented in the room. Shaking her head, she turned to the maid,<br/>“Pinch me.” She ordered.<br/><br/>The girl drew back horrified.<br/>“Nein,” and hurried away to draw a bath in the claw foot tub.