Always Mrs. Highbottom is given to the famous second thought, Champagne look-alike Vodka/soda served without a moment's hesitation to her guests at her Charity Dinner! Vodka is so innocent tasting, certainly not blessed with the beautifully aromatic fragrance of expensive champagne.  I wonder how she thought no one would be offended?  Actually, the Charity Dinner Guests were never prepared for anything less than the "best that money can buy" notion, and I am sure they dug deep into their pockets to support the Whales. that creature of many types and sizes  (although, as you fearfully mentioned in your letter, Miss Blue, maybe 'twas Save the Males -  also creatures of many types and sizes).  I hope the guests weren't served Salmon Croquettes, covered with the typical white sauce, along with pickled beets.   A nice little dinner for folks who favor the Quick and Easy Cafe, Miss Blue, but I might expect for the Charity Dinner a splendid display of elegantly prepared roast duck and spiced pears would have excited everyones appitite, softening the need for Drinks.

I hope you and Melba are well and probably will be looking for your names in the Whale Foundation bulletin as sponsers of the Save the Whales program with appreciative remarks.

Pearl, with loving regards