Well, I met up with him or should I say her. She was as charming as ever and the irritation of the other day had gone completely. She was absolutely magnificent. She wore a loose silky tunic over tight, see-through leggings. The top was bright yellow with colourful flowers all over it and on her head was a really strange hat, made up of artificial fruit.

“You like my Carmen Miranda special, then, do you?” she asked winking, at me.

“Carmen Miranda?” I asked.

“Yes, darling,” said Julienne. “Famous personality of the 20th Century who wore tall hats piled up with fruit. She has since become a figure of fun.”

She winked at me, and did a twirl. She was definitely back on form – her usual funny self. It’s the make-up that mazes me....

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