Who: OTA!
Where: The Keller house (A large Victorian House)
When: Evening
Janie wasn't surprised when Phillip asked her to do something in addition to her list of things to do regarding the campground incident, including helping in the lab, getting set up for shooting lessons, and getting supplies. He wanted to throw a dinner party for something he'd done at work. He asked that she hire a catering service and send out invitations.
After getting more information from him, she discovered that his company had discovered a way to make cheaper transitior radios. They would sell for $29.95, and the company was certain that would increase sales.
She thought the party was nice, but knew that part of it was to alleviate some of the mystery of the place. Phillip's family had once been rich and well-known, but over the years they had begun to fade into obscurity. When Phillip's pretty wife died sixteen years ago, he closed off the mansion and was rarely seen until several months ago.
Hours that could have been spent learning how to kill things, or studying so she could understand more science were spent cleaning, closing drafts, and giving out invitations. She was sure to give Mr.Chow one, since she was rather fond of the grumpy old man, almost begging that he come to the party. There was the bridge club, because they were her best friends, and all of the high society people, since Phillip insisted on it. She also invited Gloria and the people she'd seen around Rev.Templeton's church. Lynn was instructed(against Phillip's wishes) to invite as many friends as possible.
She was told not to invite anyone from the Texaco, so of course, she did. It would be a lively party, and she hoped to get her friends alone for at least a few minutes to talk about things.
Where: The Keller house (A large Victorian House)
When: Evening
Janie wasn't surprised when Phillip asked her to do something in addition to her list of things to do regarding the campground incident, including helping in the lab, getting set up for shooting lessons, and getting supplies. He wanted to throw a dinner party for something he'd done at work. He asked that she hire a catering service and send out invitations.
After getting more information from him, she discovered that his company had discovered a way to make cheaper transitior radios. They would sell for $29.95, and the company was certain that would increase sales.
She thought the party was nice, but knew that part of it was to alleviate some of the mystery of the place. Phillip's family had once been rich and well-known, but over the years they had begun to fade into obscurity. When Phillip's pretty wife died sixteen years ago, he closed off the mansion and was rarely seen until several months ago.
Hours that could have been spent learning how to kill things, or studying so she could understand more science were spent cleaning, closing drafts, and giving out invitations. She was sure to give Mr.Chow one, since she was rather fond of the grumpy old man, almost begging that he come to the party. There was the bridge club, because they were her best friends, and all of the high society people, since Phillip insisted on it. She also invited Gloria and the people she'd seen around Rev.Templeton's church. Lynn was instructed(against Phillip's wishes) to invite as many friends as possible.
She was told not to invite anyone from the Texaco, so of course, she did. It would be a lively party, and she hoped to get her friends alone for at least a few minutes to talk about things.
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"Chester. don't fret so much, and remember to be polite," Katie admonished as she leaned forward to ring the bell. As usual, she was dressed in a lovely evening dress, deep green with matching high heels and purse; Chester had practically insisted she wear it tonight, perhaps because of the sloping neckline.
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A smart little hat and gloves complimented the outfit. And coming around to her side of the car to take her arm was Eric. Having a date to this fancy party (and to Founder's Day for that matter) made her stomach flutter with butterflies.
In spite of everything bad going on in the town, what was going on with her and Eric definitely seemed good. She smiled as he took her arm and they headed up the driveway.
"Oh hey, it's Katie... and Chester."
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"Hello!" Janie smiled, glad her friends could make it. She was not dressed like a maid, but instead in a gold evening gown. "I'm very glad that you could make it tonight.
Phillip Kellar walked over to the small group, and eyed Janie for a moment, since she was not supposed to invite some of the people in that group.
"Hello. I'm Phillip Kellar, it's nice to meet you. I assume that you are Chester Wilson?" asked Phillip, to Chester. He seemed to ignore everyone else, mostly because he'd really only wanted Janie to invite Katie, Chester, and that woman from the university.
Janie snagged a tray of drinks from a waiter, and offered them to her friends.
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"Looks like half the town's here."
Or at least about half of the people at the party were people she knew.
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"Thank you, Maxine." said Janie, after Phillip finished talking "I'm glad all of you are here. I was only given one restriction on who to invite, but I'm never that good at listening."
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Katie smiled politely, but didn't wander off just yet. "It's going to be one of those evenings, isn't it?"
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"And heh-- it's pretty much always one of those evenings, Katie. At least lately."
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Speaking of dates and escorts-- Maxine looked from Janie to Vito with a questioning look.
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"So, how about them Yankees?"
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"Phillip isn't fond of Vito, but... he- erm. Yes, but it's not the most socially acceptable thing. I guess we don't have to worry about Vito losing any business since what happened at the Sunoco... right? Or did I just say something that I'm not supposed to?"
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She liked both Vito and Janie and thought they made a fine couple anyhow. And with everything going on in the town, it was hardly a time to be worried over social niceties.
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"Maybe we can start a women's civil defense class at the firing range. I bet Fred could teach us all the basics. And that'd be a good reason for all the women of the town to go down and get some practice in. Doing our civic duty and all that.
I know I want go get some practice in. I've got Joe's service pistol at home, but I'm not all that good with how to use it."
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