PART 02 -VIENNA BOUND
PART 02
"Amanda, I wanted to fill you in on the activities of the next few days. Lee has promised to remain
attentive to you all week-end. He really is very fond of you, dear.
We will be touring tomorrow morning, and you and I can go shopping tomorrow afternoon, if my plans
suit you , so far."
"That's sounds wonderful, Emily. What will Lee do with his afternoon, then?"
"Well, he could come with us, although I believe his male ego would tend toward boredom. It's up to him.
"I've made reservations for dinner at the K & K Restaurant, Piaristenkeller. This restaurant is famous for
it's Viennese traditional dishes, like the meat roulades.
Friday, I have left open for the two of you to enjoy together.
Friday night we're scheduled to see the operetta, " The Merry Widow" at the Staatsopera. The play begins
at 8:00 p.m., so you both should return to the house by 5:00 in order for us to enjoy a leisurely dinner beforehand. How does that sound?"
"Absolutely perfect," beamed her niece.
"The rest of the week-end, we'll play by ear during the day. Saturday night, at the British Embassy, there
is a yearly dance which has been dubbed The Blue Danube Ball. You can normally only attend by established invitation. Charles and I have a standing invitation. Both you and Lee will use a previous
standing invitation given to Matthew and Jennifer Stetson."
Amanda's eyes bulged as Emily completed the last sentence.
"You knew Lee's parents?" questioned a startled Amanda.
"Yes, dear, Charles and I both were friends of Matthew and Jennifer. They stayed with us for awhile before being transferred to Washington D. C., and a short time thereafter, Lee was born. They were
wonderful people.
You see, my dear, the Ball this Saturday is a traditional affair, and period formal wear is the standard. Matthew and Jennifer attended this dance for two straight years. When the two of you young people
show up dressed in the formal tux, and beautiful ball gown Lee's parents wore, there are some older
patrons who will have a staring contest with both of you. Lee is the spitting image of his father, and
you, Amanda, look so much like Jennifer in build and personal characteristics. I want to prepare you
for the inevitable."
"I understand, Emily, and I'll be proud to wear Jennifer's ball gown. But, Lee has a right to know what will be going on that night beforehand."
"Of course, we'll inform him of everything. Young lady, you will, by far, be the most glamorous woman
at that dance. I'm sure, when your partner sees you, he will completely agree with me. You should see
Jennifer's dress, Amanda, it is breathtaking.
Let's walk a little, my dear, and breathe in this wonderful weather."
The two women walked in companionable silence for a short while. Emily was the first to break the quiet.
"Amanda, do you mind answering a personal question for me? If you feel I'm being too forward, you
just tell me to "buzz off"."
"Sure, Emily, what do you want to know?" a curious Amanda asked.
"How do you feel about Lee personally? I see the both of you exchanging loving glances, and I start to hope that there will be a future for the two of you together. I think you're perfect for each other. I only
want the best for you both."
Amanda stopped and looked at Emily with tears in her eyes, and gave her "aunt" a hug.
"You know I love him, don't you. It probably shows all over my face, Emily, and I try so hard to conceal
my feelings when I'm around Lee. I guess I haven't done a very thorough job"
Emily held her, and comforted the emotional housewife, as Amanda tried valiantly to compose herself.
"There, there, my dear. I didn't mean to get you so upset, but, I'm glad to hear those words from you,
because now I know there's a chance for happiness for both of you. That's my greatest satisfaction."
"Emily, you are so dear to me, thank you," she squeezed Emily's hand.
"No, thank you, Amanda, for being such a lovely person,"
Now, let's get back to Lee, and inform him of the plans for the next few days, and see if he will come
shopping, and such Then, we will be on our way to my home, dear friend."
TBC
PART 02
"Amanda, I wanted to fill you in on the activities of the next few days. Lee has promised to remain
attentive to you all week-end. He really is very fond of you, dear.
We will be touring tomorrow morning, and you and I can go shopping tomorrow afternoon, if my plans
suit you , so far."
"That's sounds wonderful, Emily. What will Lee do with his afternoon, then?"
"Well, he could come with us, although I believe his male ego would tend toward boredom. It's up to him.
"I've made reservations for dinner at the K & K Restaurant, Piaristenkeller. This restaurant is famous for
it's Viennese traditional dishes, like the meat roulades.
Friday, I have left open for the two of you to enjoy together.
Friday night we're scheduled to see the operetta, " The Merry Widow" at the Staatsopera. The play begins
at 8:00 p.m., so you both should return to the house by 5:00 in order for us to enjoy a leisurely dinner beforehand. How does that sound?"
"Absolutely perfect," beamed her niece.
"The rest of the week-end, we'll play by ear during the day. Saturday night, at the British Embassy, there
is a yearly dance which has been dubbed The Blue Danube Ball. You can normally only attend by established invitation. Charles and I have a standing invitation. Both you and Lee will use a previous
standing invitation given to Matthew and Jennifer Stetson."
Amanda's eyes bulged as Emily completed the last sentence.
"You knew Lee's parents?" questioned a startled Amanda.
"Yes, dear, Charles and I both were friends of Matthew and Jennifer. They stayed with us for awhile before being transferred to Washington D. C., and a short time thereafter, Lee was born. They were
wonderful people.
You see, my dear, the Ball this Saturday is a traditional affair, and period formal wear is the standard. Matthew and Jennifer attended this dance for two straight years. When the two of you young people
show up dressed in the formal tux, and beautiful ball gown Lee's parents wore, there are some older
patrons who will have a staring contest with both of you. Lee is the spitting image of his father, and
you, Amanda, look so much like Jennifer in build and personal characteristics. I want to prepare you
for the inevitable."
"I understand, Emily, and I'll be proud to wear Jennifer's ball gown. But, Lee has a right to know what will be going on that night beforehand."
"Of course, we'll inform him of everything. Young lady, you will, by far, be the most glamorous woman
at that dance. I'm sure, when your partner sees you, he will completely agree with me. You should see
Jennifer's dress, Amanda, it is breathtaking.
Let's walk a little, my dear, and breathe in this wonderful weather."
The two women walked in companionable silence for a short while. Emily was the first to break the quiet.
"Amanda, do you mind answering a personal question for me? If you feel I'm being too forward, you
just tell me to "buzz off"."
"Sure, Emily, what do you want to know?" a curious Amanda asked.
"How do you feel about Lee personally? I see the both of you exchanging loving glances, and I start to hope that there will be a future for the two of you together. I think you're perfect for each other. I only
want the best for you both."
Amanda stopped and looked at Emily with tears in her eyes, and gave her "aunt" a hug.
"You know I love him, don't you. It probably shows all over my face, Emily, and I try so hard to conceal
my feelings when I'm around Lee. I guess I haven't done a very thorough job"
Emily held her, and comforted the emotional housewife, as Amanda tried valiantly to compose herself.
"There, there, my dear. I didn't mean to get you so upset, but, I'm glad to hear those words from you,
because now I know there's a chance for happiness for both of you. That's my greatest satisfaction."
"Emily, you are so dear to me, thank you," she squeezed Emily's hand.
"No, thank you, Amanda, for being such a lovely person,"
Now, let's get back to Lee, and inform him of the plans for the next few days, and see if he will come
shopping, and such Then, we will be on our way to my home, dear friend."
TBC