VII CLEARED MY THROAT to get everyone's attention. "Thank you, Master at arms. Or shall we call you Detective Salvatore?" The MAA nodded a curt nod, his shoulders slumping to transform into a streetwise cop-turned-detective, just trying to enjoy a few hours of relaxation before he had to get back to the unsolved cases sitting on his desk.
"You all can call me Mary. From what I've been told of my great-grandaunt, she was very vibrant and caring, so probably knew most of you." I heard some grumbling in the back, but most people were smiling and nodding.
"But let's set the stage here. In those days, we had dancing here on the fantail, with tables and chairs around the edges. And plenty of champagne for everyone."
The crew started bringing out tables and chairs, the waiters started circulat
