[MaC] At the party - Richard, Marty, Nicola, the Skeffington-Nottles

[Jvstin(Mindspring)]

on 12/23/2004 12:03 AM Jonathan Katalenic said the following:
> "I'm certain Hodges will make everything right."
> Richard took a sip of his own drink. "Struck me as a
> terribly competent fellow, and even if he is pouring,
> I don't think he's sampling. Nothing worse than a
> drunk steward, trust me." He laughed to himself.
> "Reminds me of Christmas three years ago, back
> home..."
>  
> "How so?" James asked, Richard, as he walked up to the
> small knot of people.
> 
> "Yes, do tell us, darling - I love holiday stories!"
> Nicola said. Discretely, she kept one eye on Nola
> while listening to what Lord Richard had to say.
> 
James turned to the sound of Nicola's voice.  "Miss Douglas." he said 
with the largest smile he had displayed at the party yet. He gave a nod 
and then turned his attention back to Richard for his answer.

> <tag Richard, Nicola, possibly Nola or anybody who is
> listening in on the conversation>
>