Although they thought they had seen the last of Simone, she undoubtedly left an indelible impression in the upper reaches of Whitehall, as our two top officials were ready to testify.
"I sat Trevor old man, what was all that kerfuffle about at the do last night?"
"Oh you didn"t hear – I thought the whole of the hotel knew about it."
"Well, what with one thing and another, it was all a bit heavy going – so many people to see and things to do."
"I know, Binky, I don"t know how you manage – what with all your responsibilities."
"Never mind that, fill me in, Trevor – fill me in."
"Right, you know that Simone from that embassy of hers, wherever it is."
"You mean that slinky looking one. I mean that attractive lady with the big…um portfolio?"
"Well, two portfolios to be strictly accurate
