Claire walked the final three blocks to the Tindari. The trolley had made good time, being that Christmas was a few short days away and few people had boarded and disembarked at this hour. By the time she pulled open the door of the restaurant, she felt calmer, even though her stomach complained about the missed noon meal.
It was Anthony who greeted her this time instead of the maître d. Her heart leapt at the sight of him. Although he wore his usual attire of vest, trousers, and white shirt, today he topped it off with a grey tweed jacket that looked inviting enough to touch. She couldn"t help but smile. She was also attired in grays with a wool skirt and fitted tweed jacket. The difference was he wore a tie and she had on a ruffled blouse.
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