Olga picked up a diamond brooch in her jewellery case and pinned it at the bottom of the neck of her dress. She stood up and walked to the psyche in a rustling of silk. Yes indeed, she looked perfect. That burgundy silk dress fitted her shapes perfectly and this audacious wide v neck was giving her throat such a value! She smiled satisfied by the picture the mirror was sending her back.<br/>The door opened and a borzoi rushed to her.<br/>“Lapochka, my little boy!” she said bending to run her hands through the smooth fleece of her dog that laid down at her feet. “Good boy!” she said again laughing “I’m sure you'd like a good walk, won't you?” the dog lifted up his head, all ears. Olga laughed again “I take this for a yes. Come with me, we have to pay a visit to someone who, I'm sure, will appreciate you”<br/>She patted her thigh to make the dog stand up and walked at the door.<br/>