Perfect Hostess
August 18, 2009 –
Mr D told me over a very fine lunch a little while ago that his aunt had been a Courtesan. Yes. Here is the story ( I know he wont mind me relating this, as at the time I gasped, ‘I feel a blog post coming on!’ as he was telling me and he laughed ‘Blog away!’ )
So, this was a lady who became very wealthy by virtue of her talents, but that is not the point. She had only a few well chosen suitors who took care of her handsomely and in return? Well, in return she made their lives easier, more passionate and also made them in turn very, very wealthy. How so? I hear you ask.
Apparently, she was the supreme hostess. She hosted the most magnificent dinners for the movers and shakers in this gentleman’s industry. She never actually ate at her dinner parties (Oh I dont like that idea!) because she wanted to ensure that she was totally attentive to all of her guests. She was fragrant, amenable and charming. These dinners were the catalyst for deals and mergers and hence made the gentleman in question very comfortable. Never underestimate the power of food, Dear Reader, or indeed the power of a talented woman ;)
I loved this story and I wish I had known her – I bet she had a tale to tell – like me ;) My lips are sealed though just like hers. x





One Response to “Perfect Hostess”
Fabulous story! Oh I’m getting all misty eyed…x D
By Dollymopp on Aug 19, 2009