"Well, I've been here on several occasions, if that's what you mean," Mary told her. "Just let's say that this place pretty much is a part of my past. The last few years I've been here with friends of mine. Last year I was here twice with a good friend and associate named Angela." Mary smiled warmly at the young girl as she once again reached out to stroke her cheek; "But now we're here, you and I! So let's have a decent meal!"
Mary ordered some strange looking fish dish for herself, and helped Linda to a light beef in a spicy mint sauce.
They chatted lightly and quite relaxed about nothing in particular for a little while, until the lady sighed and leaned back in her seat, patting her lips elegantly with a red napkin. The silk scarf in her neck was already opened, and several of the but
