"I'm in the library, Daddy."  Looking at the manel clock, she saw it would soon be time for the Ambassador to arrive.  She waited for her father to join her.  She got out of her seat and walked to him, holding his hands.  "Oh, Daddy," she smiled.  "You look so handsome!"  She kissed his cheek.  After they spoke, she sat back down and continued her reading.<br/><br/>Belle was reading about Spain, trying to absorb some of the culture.  She became so engrossed in it, she didn't realize the time until she heard the doorbell.  She almost jumped.<em>He's here!</em>She put the book down and went to her bedroom, suddenly nervous.  She checked herself in the mirror one more time, picking up her brush and running it through her hair.<em>Why are you nervous?</em>she asked herself.<em>You've entertained many important men here.  Why is this one different?</em><br/><br/>She sat on the edge of her bed, her hands worrying in her lap.<em>Will he have a good time tonight?  Will he like the dinner?  Will he like my outfit?  Will he like me?</em>So many thoughts were running through her head at one time she was gasping.  She stopped her unending questions and took two deep breaths.  Better.<em>Daddy should have seen him in by now.  It's time to make my entrance.</em>Raising her chin a little and smiling, she walked to the foyer.