Please don’t embarrass me.
Then he smiled. “Tonight, we’re introducing a more hands-on approach to generosity.”
Beatrice straightened, expecting her appointment.
“Our wonderful hostess, Beatrice, will personally lead this activity.”
Applause filled the room.
Her smile faltered.
I was interested in what would happen afterward.
Walter gestured toward me. “Rachel, please explain.”
I stepped forward. “After dinner, we’ll prepare two hundred grocery packages and hot meals for local families.”
More applause.
“Our chefs and volunteers have organized everything. And Beatrice will be leading by example.”
Beatrice’s mouth opened. “Leading what?”
We’ll prepare two hundred grocery packages.
I held up an apron. “Congratulations. You’re our first volunteer.”
She stared at it. “You’re joking.”
“Not even slightly.”
“This dress costs four thousand dollars!”
“Then it’s fortunate the apron is complimentary.”
The guests laughed.
Beatrice will be leading by example.
Beatrice had spent months preparing to be the face of charity.
