[MaC] Richard, Pamela, Nicola and James socializing

[Jonathan Katalenic]

"I should say 'decisively,' rather than necessarily
'quickly,' but I know what you mean," Philip agreed.
He still seemed somewhat distracted. 
"Pardon me; I'm headed back to the bar to see whether
Mr. Hodges is as handy with an old-fashioned as he is
with a lift."

"Of course," said Pamela. "Thank you again, sir."

Since the circle around her and Arabella had thinned
so, Pamela looked around for another to join. A
not-entirely-disinterested nudge from her mother sent
Pamela into Lord Richard's orbit. When the flow of 
conversation permitted, Pamela bade Lord Richard good
evening, adding the urbane inquiry, "Have you heard
from your sister lately?"

"Pardon me, but Lady Pamela, is it?" Nicola asked,
extending a gloved hand. "I'm Nicola Douglas, I don't
believe we've met, darling, and I've been so looking
forward to the pleasure. I've heard so many
complimentary things about you and I dare say if half
of them are true, you are more than the kind of person
I'd like to meet!" Her smile was infectious and free
of malice- nearly a complete opposite of Nola
Diamond's bad behaviour earlier. Nicola was unaware of
Pamela's preconceived notion of The Actresses, not
that it would have made much difference if she had-
she was firmly dedicated to making as many people like
her as possible.

<tag Pamela, possibly Richard or James>


		
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