<strong>Lady Beatrice</strong><br/><br/>Lady Beatrice smiled from her toes to the top of her head. Her whole body smiled. She was so pleased that her young and fast friend were going to enjoy the day and then they would have a late tea at Le Duke at 9.  After shopping of course.<br/><br/>She took the handle and swung the door open as she looked over her shoulder encouraging them to follow.  She stepped into the room and only then turned to look at the desk.<br/><br/>There were two gentlemen with their backs to her at the desk. They seemed almost animated and were speaking in what Lady Beatrice thought was mute whispers. She glided towards them the liquor had some effect on her judgment.<br/><br/>“Guido!  And.. His Honor of Her Majesty‘s High Court. How good of you to…” Lady Beatrice came fully into the room and stopped.<br/><br/>“Am I interrupting something?”