[MaC] Joining the Fun (Pamela, Philip)

[Heather Mace]

> 
> It was Nola Diamond, the movie actress, radiant in dark green velvet.
> 
> "Nicola," she said, in a tone devoid of expression.  "Darling."  She 
> advanced into the room, her hands held out towards the American, drawing 
> her close o kiss the air either side of her face.  "How lovely to see 
> you.  God, I need a drink."
> 
> She moved towards Braham, Marjorie, Oswald and Warren where they stood 
> by the drinks table.  Marty Fitzroy - and everyone else present in the 
> room - she ignored totally.
> 
> "A martini," she announced.  "With just a whisper of vermouth.  Dry, 
> darling, dry."
> 
> To one side, Anoton Barowenski adjusted his white tie nervously.

"Right, Miss Diamond!" Marjorie said as she started to mix.  "You
look wonderful by the way Miss Diamond.  Wouldn't think we were
in a war or anything the way you dress," she added as she measured
the liquids and poured.

"Me dad had a pub up north," Marjorie continued.  "Big enough that
I know my way around a bottle or two."  She handed the drink to
Nola.  "Ere ya go Miss Diamond.  Mind you, it's a little strong.
No sense in drinkin' them if they're watered down."

She turned to Warren with a cheerful smile.  "What can I get you,
Officer Warren?" she queried, resting on outstretched arms on the
bar as she waited for his answer.