Barry Grant
Old Shoe
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Feb-4-2007 13:01
Built in 1880, near the beginning of the Gilded Age, its mahogany walls were still in very good condition. The gilding on the marble columns was just starting to peel and the imported Oriental rugs did show some wear but all in all a very nice place to stay.
Many important people have stayed there due to the excellent food, courteous service, and a certain amount of discretion afforded by the management. Many important people still do, however due to the unwillingness of the management to cooperate with the press, this cannot be confirmed.
The hotel's low profile helps keep it a bit obscure which is what attracts the rich, powerful, and those who want to hide in style.
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Barry Grant
Old Shoe
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Apr-6-2007 17:58
Barry saw the elevataor doors open and saw Amber step out dressed in one of the most beautiful dresses he'd ever seen. Her long brown hair cascaded down past her shoulders and perfectly framed her face. He did not remember her being this beautiful but then again, they only saw each other around the office when they were working together at The Closers.
Barry smiled back at her and bent down a bit as she strained to give him a peck on the cheek. Her 5'2" height against Barry's 6'2" was making it difficult for Amber to deliver her greeting. "Barry," peck, "So good to see you."
"And it's great to see you, too, Amber." Barry grasped her hand in a warm handshake. "I don't recall ever seeing you in this dress while I was at The Closers." This made Amber blush. "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to embarass you. I just meant that you look very beautiful tonight."
"Thank you, Barry. Where will we be dining tonight?"
"I've reserved a table at '21'. We should be able to talk privately and enjoy a very fine meal." Barry offered his elbow to Amber which she took and he led her out into the dark streets of NY.
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