[MaC] Richard, Pamela, Nicola and James socializing

[Dorothea Salo]

> "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.

	"Yes, I'm Pamela," said Pamela, taking Nicola's hand politely. "A 
pleasure to meet you, Miss Douglas; I am sorry not to have found the 
opportunity before." British reserve prevented any more effusive a 
greeting than that, but Pamela's undeniably plain face was friendly and 
open. Whatever her prejudices, she seemed willing to give them up. "How 
lovely you *do* look; I do so admire that colour on you."