Mother says “You had better order one of those for me too, knowing my Sister I will need to fortify myself.” As we are finishing our drinks, we hear a commotion in the reception area. I rise to my feet and start towards the entrance. Next moment Lady Emily sweeps into the room closely followed by a very flustered looking Mr Gillon. She looked stunning in her long Astrakhan coat with fur trimmed collar and matching hat. She almost knocks me over in her haste to get to her Sister. Mr Gillon stops by my side and in a hushed voice says. “I am sorry Sir, the Lady insisted on seeing Lady Angelique immediately.” I explain “Do not worry Mr Gillon she is my Aunt Lady Emily, she has travelled up from the family seat in Kent.” He remarks with a kind of pride. “My we have two titled Ladies and a Lord as guests now. Head office will be pleased. We have always aimed to encourage top class clientele to frequent the Hotel Victoria.” He adds in an even quieter voice. “Some of the music hall stars can be quite common you know.”
