[MaC] And so it begins...James Drake

[Jvstin(Mindspring)]

James Drake looked in the mirror.

It was far more natural and comfortable to wear the dark suit than a 
military uniform.  Doubtless, though, that some of the people at the 
Fitzroy's party would be in military uniform.

He straightened out the dark bow tie and looked himself over once more. 
  Immaculate, neat, perfect, from combed hair through black suit and 
white shirt and bow tie, to dark pants and black shoes.

James walked away from the mirror and to the door.  Opening it, he 
looked to each side of the apartment, as was always his wont.  Looking 
in the direction of the lift, he smiled and gave a nod to Oswald and 
Lucinda as he approached.

"Mrs and Mrs Skeffington-Nottle, a pleasure to see you this evening." he 
said as he reached them.

"Shall we, take the lift together?" he offered, his voice just above the 
clanking of the rising lift.

{Tag Oswald and Lucinda}