"There are worse ideas." Gloria giggled, flushing in the cheeks. "Did you see what they put Mr. Ronno in?"

Gloria also wasn't a heavy drinker like many here. She was light on the drink naturally, nevermind the idea that a drunken party might lead to injuries.

"We were all drinking wine while we dressed." Gloria had found that she liked many of the younger, feminine men. She didn't really have that kind of friendship because many of the women around her thought the career she chose didn't suit a lady. "Cider would be fine."