34 - the Queen's Jewels
““You took the words right out of my mouth, Dennis. You owe me a few more details.”
“Jennifer Kahn is a jewel thief, and, I might add, a very successful one. I had no idea she was on the ship. Thanks to you, not only do I know it—I’ve had the perfect opportunity to befriend her, the pleasure of dining with her, and even enjoying a dance or two. Thank you, Jessica.”
I hadn’t intended to have a drink, but since I’d barely touched my sidecar in the Queens Room, I opted to order one from the waitres...s. Dennis bantered with her: “We’re celebrating,” he said. “I believe that champagne would be appropriate. Your best and two glasses.”
“Cancel my sidecar,” I said. “Champagne will do just fine.”
When the waitress walked away, I asked Dennis, “Why a celebration?”
“Because, dear lady, you have put me in the position of possibly killing two very large birds with the proverbial single stone.”
I shook my head, confused.
“I’ll try to explain,” he said.
“Please do.”MoreLess
“Jennifer Kahn is a jewel thief, and, I might add, a very successful one. I had no idea she was on the ship. Thanks to you, not only do I know it—I’ve had the perfect opportunity to befriend her, the pleasure of dining with her, and even enjoying a dance or two. Thank you, Jessica.”
I hadn’t intended to have a drink, but since I’d barely touched my sidecar in the Queens Room, I opted to order one from the waitres...s. Dennis bantered with her: “We’re celebrating,” he said. “I believe that champagne would be appropriate. Your best and two glasses.”
“Cancel my sidecar,” I said. “Champagne will do just fine.”
When the waitress walked away, I asked Dennis, “Why a celebration?”
“Because, dear lady, you have put me in the position of possibly killing two very large birds with the proverbial single stone.”
I shook my head, confused.
“I’ll try to explain,” he said.
“Please do.”MoreLess
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