Duchess of Lamore

Rolls Royce London

It was a typical day in London. It drizzled that morning clearing the air if only for a little while. Drake Hampstead appeared at the office directly before 9:00 AM. He was never late. He took his job at the Rolls Royce office very seriously.

There was a definite pecking order within the office. Drake was at the upper end of the lower rung who was very interested in making that last hurdle into the upper rung. For it was the upper rung that dealt with the most famous clients and therefore made the most money.

Being engaged Drake thought about money more these days. He would soon marry his little Kit Kat and that would require a more generous salary. He was thought to be one of the most knowledgeable of the lower rung salesman and he knew that management was keeping an eye on him. It was something he worked very hard at.

Mr. Chesterton sent word that he wanted to see Drake in his office. It was a rare event to be summoned to Mr. Chesterton's office. Drake quickly responded straightening his tie, checking his coat and hurriedly walking down the hallway to the corner office which Mr. Chesterton had occupied for the last decade.

Drake entered his office and stood before his desk and remained silent. Mr. Chesterton was engrossed by what he was reading and Drake did not want to disturb him. Soon enough Mr. Chesterton looked up from his paper work.

"Hampstead. Come with me. I have something I would like to show you."

Drake followed Mr. Chesterton down the stairs to the floor room. Sitting under the dazzling lights was a two door drop head coupe and a four door Wraith. Each automobile was worth well over what Drake would make in salary over the next ten years.

He followed Mr. Chesterton out to the garage. The public was not allowed in the garage. It was here that the precious coaches were prepared for their new owners.

"Tell me, what do you see?" Mr. Chesterton asked. Drake feasted his eyes upon one of the most lovely automobiles he had ever seen.