As we were being seated I gave the room a solid look for any other that might be a threat to our quiet dinner. As I did not see nor feel any of the ot...hers of our kind, I waited for my lady to seat herself then I joined her in relaxing in firm, warm dark leather and padding. The table had a pristine white cover, silver so polished it almost glowed, and glassware immaculate far beyond any other establishment could manage. The light is low, but not to where you can't see, and the music quietly. ” Richard told Mama, smiling. “But I was hoping for the company of you and your daughters at Vauxhall Gardens this evening, if you can find the time. I was thinking of organizing a small party.” Mama smiled in return. “I’m afraid I have simply too much work to do, and I’ve made Lily promise to help, but I’m sure Devona and Rose would be pleased to join your group.” Richard glanced at me. “Excellent. I have a few things left to arrange, if you’ll excuse me.” “Of course.” Richard crossed back. The two friends left the golf course very happy and confident with their games. John was driving Dave to North Beach when Dave asked, "Can you stop at the drug store; I have to pick something up."John asked, "What do you need?"Dave answered slightly embarrassed, "I want to buy some condoms."John snickered and replied, "Good idea, I don't think I'll need them anytime soon but I might as well get some too. You never know. I wonder if there are bi-lingual ones." Dave could not tell if John was. "You probably need some fresh girl meat." Mo said. "Try the waitress at the Italian restaurant you took us to in Iver. I bet she could fire your boiler up to a real head of steam in no time at all."Annamarie had grown into a beautiful young woman, with the attractive Italian looks of her mother, and the quick wits and charm of her father. She worked as an assistant purser, which in cruise ship parlance is a deputy manager, on the floating hotels which visit the Cape Verde Islands, the Azores,.