[MaC] Joining the Fun (Pamela, Philip)

[Brian Schoner]

>>> "There's a thought," Philip said. "May I get you something 
>>> from the bar, Pamela?" he asked.
>>
>> "In just a moment you may, and thank you... but protocol 
>> first. Mum, may I present Pilot Officer Philip Powell. Philip,
>> my mother, Dowager Countess of Gower." She paused for all of a
>> half-second. "Now, then, I think I'd like a sherry. How about
>> you, Mum? Mrs Fitzroy?"
> 
> "Yes, dear, a sherry sounds just right... Officer Powell, it 
> is an honor to meet you." 

"The pleasure is mine, Countess." Philip momentarily extended his right hand
out of habit, but quickly turned the motion into a half-bow as he took the
Countess' hand in his left, giving it a polite kiss.

> "How long have you been at Mortmain Mansions?" 

"About a month now; my Great-Aunt Evangeline in Number Thirteen has been
kind enough to put me up as I recuperate. I'm afraid this is my first chance
to get to know any of the neighbours, and it's been rather pleasant for me
so far. Less so for Great-Aunt Evangeline, I fear, but I believe Mr. Hodges
has the situation well in hand, and I'm afraid I wouldn't be too much help
with the repair work...

"But I'm going on a bit, aren't I? My apologies. Two sherries, then,
and...anything for you, Mrs. Fitzroy? Thank you so much for the invitation,
by the way."