[MaC] Arriving at the Party ... Arabella, Pamela, Michael & Philip

[dorothea at textartisan.com]

> Arabella answered his shrug with one of her own. Nola Diamond was
> attractive
> in the modern way, she supposed, but she didn't see anything of the true
> 'star' about the woman. A bit common, she thought, but did not say.
> "Absolutely, Mr. Barowenski." She gave a little nod to Pamela and the two
> officers, and started in. She had never concerned herself about 'making an
> entrance' and doubted that she ever  would...

"Just a moment, Mum; I'll be right after," Pamela said, turning toward
Philip. "Pilot Officer Powell, isn't it? Pamela Hutchinson, occasionally
of the Women's Auxiliary. Won't you take me in, sir?" This was a minor
solecism, with the pianist standing right there and without an actual
introduction, but she committed it with the best of intent; Pamela knew
Philip's story, and wanted to honour it in what small way she could.